Kingsburg
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- Designer Andrea Chiarvesio , Luca Iennaco
- Publisher Stratelibri , Edge Entertainment , ElfinWerks , Fantasy Flight Games , Heidelberger Spieleverlag
- Illustration Mad4GameStyle
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What to Expect
In Kingsburg, players act as lords managing frontier territories over five years and 20 turns. Players place influence dice on the King's Council to gather resources, build structures, and train troops. Every fourth turn triggers a winter battle against invading armies, fought individually. Multiple strategies like military focus or economic development lead to victory.
Who Is This Game For?
Kingsburg is designed for experienced players aged 13 and up who enjoy strategic games combining dice luck and tactical engine building. With a playtime around 90 minutes, it requires patience and planning. Prior experience with worker placement and dice mechanics is helpful but not mandatory.
How It Works
The core mechanic is worker placement with dice workers: players place dice on advisors in the King's Council to gain resources and benefits. The sum of dice influences turn order, balancing randomness and strategy. Tech trees guide player development while random turn order keeps gameplay dynamic. Every four rounds, players defend against enemy invasions using their trained troops.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Andrea Chiarvesio and Luca Iennaco, Kingsburg won the 2007 Lucca Game Best Boardgame and Best of the Best awards. It combines dice rolling and worker placement with a unique influence dice system. It also has digital implementations on BrettspielWelt.
Awards
2008
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2007
- 2007 Meeples Choice Award — Nominated
Pro
- Combination of dice rolling and worker placement
- Diverse strategies via tech trees
- Dynamic turn order based on dice sum
- Supports 2 to 5 players for group play
Contra
- No solo mode available
- Long playtime requires patience
- More complex rules for beginners
Setting & atmosphere
Kingsburg is set in a medieval fantasy world where players act as royal administrators developing frontier lands and defending against invaders. It combines city building with a medieval fantasy theme.
Tips for beginners
Focus on understanding the influence system and plan your dice placement strategically to maximize resource gains.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
Kingsburg requires at least two players and does not support solo play.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 90 minutes, allowing for extended strategic play.
What prior experience do I need?
Basic knowledge of worker placement and dice mechanics helps but is not mandatory.
How does this compare to similar games?
Kingsburg uniquely combines dice rolling with worker placement and an influence dice system affecting turn order.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to its complexity and age recommendation of 13+, it is better suited for experienced players than families with young children.
What mechanic makes it special?
The use of worker placement with dice workers and tech trees sets Kingsburg apart mechanically.
Fazit
Kingsburg is a recommended strategy game for players who want to blend dice luck with strategic planning. Its mix of influence, resource management, and combat offers diverse tactical options.
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