Kingdoms
2–4 players • 30 min • ages 9+ • Reiner Knizia • 1994
- Designer
- Reiner Knizia
- Publisher
- Hans im Glück
- First published
- 1994
- Players
- 2–4 players
- Playing time
- 30 min
- Age
- 9+
- Genre
- Fantasy
How it plays
Kingdoms plays 2–4 players, takes about 30 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 9 and up.
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Where it came from
Kingdoms was designed by Reiner Knizia and first published by Hans im Glück in 1994. Conceived during a prolific period for the designer, the game was intended to provide a concise yet deeply tactical experience that distilled the complexities of territory control and resource management into a streamlined, approachable format. Its design focuses on the tension between placing tiles to build value and avoiding the negative consequences of regional hazards.
The game is often noted for its elegant, minimalist approach to board mechanics, relying on a grid-based system that rewards long-term planning. While initially released in Germany, it gained an international following over the decades, leading to several updated editions and re-imaginings. Critics and players have historically praised the game for how much strategic depth it manages to pack into a relatively short play time, solidifying its reputation as a modern classic in the Knizia catalog.
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About Kingdoms
Kingdoms is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–4 players • 30 min • ages 9+ • Reiner Knizia • 1994. It's filed under fantasy. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Kingdoms?
Kingdoms is a board game for 2–4 players, running about 30 minutes, filed under fantasy. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Kingdoms for?
Kingdoms is built for 2–4 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Kingdoms take to play?
A game of Kingdoms is listed at about 30 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Kingdoms for?
Kingdoms lists a minimum age of 9. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who designed Kingdoms?
Kingdoms was designed by Reiner Knizia. It's published by Hans im Glück. The catalog gives its publication year as 1994.
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