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Kingdomino
Bruno Cathala · Blue Orange Games · 2016
Draft domino-shaped land tiles to build a five-by-five kingdom. Turn order is the whole puzzle: better tiles cost you position.
Players
2–4
Time
20 min
Ages
8+
Difficulty
Light
Why you'll like it
- Under twenty minutes every time
- Kids and adults compete fairly
- Tiny footprint on the table
How it plays
Kingdomino is a quick tile-laying game. Each tile is like a domino with two squares of terrain: wheat fields, forests, lakes, grasslands, swamps and mines. Each round, players pick tiles from a shared row and add them to their kingdom, connecting at least one side to a matching terrain.
The order you pick in matters: choosing a great tile this round means you pick later in the next round. Your kingdom must fit in a 5x5 grid, so careless placements can leave you stuck.
At the end, each connected area of terrain scores its size multiplied by the number of crowns in it. The game takes about 20 minutes and is a favorite for families.
May not be for you if…
- You want a meaty strategy game
- You dislike tile-laying
Best for
KidsFamilyQuick
Awards
- 2017Spiel des JahresSpiel des Jahres
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Where to buy
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Common questions
How long does Kingdomino take?
About 15 to 20 minutes.
Is Kingdomino good for kids?
Yes. It's recommended for ages 8 and up, and many families play with younger kids, since there's no reading.
How many players?
It plays 2 to 4. Queendomino and the Age of Giants expansion add variety and more players.
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