Product Information
Board Game Geek Rating: 6.37. Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 7.64. This board game is for 2 to 5 players and was published in 2014. It's a Kickstarter Edition of Kingdom Builder Big Box, usually not available in retail stores. Note: paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated otherwise. In Kingdom Builder, players craft their own kingdoms by smartly building settlements to earn the most gold at game's end. The variable game board features nine different terrains, locations, and castles. On a player's turn, they play a terrain card and build three settlements on matching hexes, preferably next to existing settlements. Building next to a location gets an extra action tile for future turns, enabling cool moves like moving settlements. Building near a castle earns gold at the end, but the big gold comes from meeting the conditions on three randomly - chosen Kingdom Builder cards. Each game uses a random mix of Kingdom Builder cards, special actions, and terrain sectors. The Big Box includes the first two expansions, Kingdom Builder Nomads and Kingdom Builder Crossroads, plus two out of three Queenies (Kingdom Builder Capitol and Kingdom Builder Caves). At TheGameSteward, we're excited to support campaigns bringing you games like this. A good portion of your spend on this game will back new Kickstarter games. If you have questions about buying this Kickstarter Special Edition online or need game advice, contact The Game Steward.
To play Kingdom Builder Big Box, start by setting up the variable game board with the nine different terrains, locations, and castles. Each player then takes turns playing a terrain card and building three settlements on hexes of that terrain type. Try to build your settlements next to your existing ones when possible. If you build next to a location, you'll get an extra action tile to use from your next turn. This can let you do things like move your settlements. Building near a castle will earn you some gold at the end of the game, but to really rake in the gold, focus on meeting the conditions of the three randomly - selected Kingdom Builder cards. Remember, this is a Kickstarter Edition and paid add - ons from the campaign aren't included unless otherwise stated. Keep your game pieces in a safe place to avoid losing them. If the cards get dirty, you can gently wipe them with a soft, dry cloth. Enjoy creating your own kingdom and competing with friends!
