Queen Alice
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- Designer Héctor Carrión Benavent , David Heras Pino
- Publisher Combo Games (II)
- Illustration Amelia Sales
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What to Expect
You play a courtier in the Looking-Glass realm preparing Alice’s coronation banquet. The game uses a card-driven 'Chess-building' system where chess-piece movements activate actions, granting instant and passive benefits and improved cards to your hand. Color influence determines whether Alice is crowned White or Red Queen. Gameplay rewards long-term planning and engine development.
Who Is This Game For?
Aimed at hobby gamers and experts: the game is mechanically rich and best for players comfortable with medium-to-high complexity. At about 120 minutes per session, it suits players who enjoy longer strategic Eurogames and prior experience with deck/bag-building helps.
How It Works
Queen Alice centers on Deck, Bag, and Pool Building plus Hand Management and Multi-Use Cards. On your turn you activate chess pieces using their movements (Track Movement) via a card-driven system, gaining passive or instant effects and taking enhanced cards to your hand. End Game Bonuses reward long-term planning while upgraded cards expand your action options.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Héctor Carrión Benavent and David Heras Pino, the game uses Lewis Carroll’s Through the Looking-Glass as inspiration but tells its own story. Its 'Chess-building' concept ties thematic piece movement to deck/bag mechanics, setting it apart from straight engine-builders.
Pro
- Original narrative inspired by Through the Looking-Glass
- Combines Deck/Bag/Pool Building with Hand Management and Multi-Use Cards
- Strong engine-building focus rewarding long-term play
Contra
- Approximately 120 minutes per game requires time commitment
- Higher complexity suits experienced hobby gamers
Setting & atmosphere
Set in a mirror world inspired by Through the Looking-Glass, the narrative focuses on chess and preparations for Alice’s coronation. The setting uses characters and themes as inspiration but is an original story.
Tips for beginners
Focus first on learning card functions and passive bonuses; build your engine gradually rather than trying complex combos immediately.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
Yes. The game lists a minimum of 1 player, so solo play is possible.
How long does a game really take?
The listed duration is about 120 minutes; allow extra time for setup and initial learning.
What prior experience do I need?
Experience with deck/bag-building or medium-to-heavy Euro mechanics is helpful; the game targets hobby to expert players.
How does this compare to similar games?
Queen Alice links chess-inspired movement to deck/bag mechanics (a 'Chess-building' approach), distinguishing it from pure engine-builders.
Is this suitable for families?
With a minimum age of 14 and mid-heavy complexity, it's less suited for casual family play.
What mechanic makes it special?
The fusion of Deck/Bag/Pool Building with Multi-Use Cards and Track Movement is the game's defining mechanical blend.
Fazit
Recommended for players who like complex Euro-style engine-building and strategic depth. Casual players seeking short sessions should look elsewhere due to the game's length and complexity.
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