Kingsburg

Rating
7.17
Difficulty
Moderate
Playtime
90 min
Min Age
13+ years
Players
2 - 5
Suggested Players
4
Description

In Kingsburg, players take on the roles of Lords managing frontier territories for the King. The game unfolds over five years, with each year containing three seasons for gathering resources, constructing buildings, and training troops. Every fourth turn brings winter, where players must defend against an invading army, adding a competitive edge as each player faces the challenge alone.

To gather resources, players influence the advisers of the King's Council by placing dice on them. The player with the lowest sum of influence gets to choose first, creating opportunities even for those with less favorable rolls. Each adviser offers different rewards, from resources and soldiers to victory points. As the five years progress, players can choose various strategies to win, whether by focusing on military strength, economic growth, or completing grand projects like the Cathedral to impress the King.

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