Gabriel H.
I purchased this for my Intermediate class. They love it.
Ian K.
I am fairly new to board games. I stumbled on board games while on the way to the library with my children. On a recommendation we got Kingdomino which opened my eyes that board games are fun, educational and provide valuable family time. It brought me closer to my kids and gave me further insight into how my children operate. Witnessing them solve problems, and uncovering their strengths and weaknesses. So I thought I would share some benefits I perceived from board games and final thoughts.
Benefits:
Independence:
Outside of the drafting mechanic, Kingdomino could almost be considered a solitaire game. Each player has their own kingdom for which they place tiles to expand their kingdom. They make their own decisions on what to place with 1-4 options and can reap the rewards of their selection.
Spatial reasoning:
There is a limit of a 5X5 tiles which forces the player to place their pieces within these boundaries. Tiles can only be placed next to another tile of the same colour. Players need to think ahead to where they can place tiles so they wont have to waste precious valuable dominoes. There is also a 7X7 tile variant which allows for more strategic thinking for a long game approach.
Multiplication:
The scoring of this game is essentially a mathmatic equation. The Value of land multiplied by how large each terrain is, and the total sum across all of your terrains. Some tiles come with a number of crowns, multiply your crowns by how many of the same tile type are connected. You get your score. This makes a mathmatic equation exciting, as players are excited to see who has won and by how many. In the case of my son, there was a double hit of excitement as he wanted to show how clever he was at multiplication and at the same time prove he won the game.
Decision making:
There is a interesting drafting in this game. Where dominos are layed out in a row of 4 tiles ascending by value. Players who pick the least valuable tile get to first in the next round and have more options to choose from, players who select the most valuable domino will only have the last domino to choose from. So players have a interesting decision to make and need to think ahead if they are to get a valuable kingdom.
Low risk competitive gameplay:
This game keeps all players involved until the last domino is taken. It is competitive by tallying up scores, but at the same time players often feel pretty cool about themselves making this tiny kingdom, making a win extra special and a loss not devastating.
Final Thoughts
This game has a special place in my heart. It was kinda my first that showed so many benefits. Inclusive gameplay with independence. It is really fun and has a standalone expansion to make it an even better experience.
9/10
Sarah M.
Great family fun. Quick to learn. Best with 3 (or more) players.
David V.
Easy to learn, difficult to master, great fun!
Pauline B.
Amazingly quick delivery just before Christmas. Thank you
Catherine G.
Very easy web-site and fast delivery. This is a Christmas gift for my son and I was so pleased to get it before Christmas. Thank you
SHANE D.
A great quick game with good balance between luck and strategy that has very good replayability. Simple rules and play but it feels like a more complex game. Deserves its 2017 Speil award.
Malcolm G.
Such a simple game to learn, but really fun and challenging to play. Our 9 and 6 year olds have grasped it easily and really enjoy it. Nice and quick too, so you don't need ages for a game.
Emily I.
Such a fun simple game, requires a little bit of strategic thinking/placing of tiles. Easy to learn and play. Really enjoy playing the 2 player 7x7 grid.
Thanks Gamekings!
Emmylou C.
Bought this for my 12 year old niece for her month long stay with Opa (my dad). During the first week they'd already played about 200 games of mastermind, Chinese checkers, and triominoes, so this game was bought as much for my dad's sanity as it was for my niece.
How is the game? "More complicated than mastermind" I've been informed. They're really enjoying it - even roping Nana in for a couple of games), and my niece has even had a crack at making her own 1-player version ("it's not as much fun" ). In summary: good family fun, easy to pick up for a range of ages and abilities, with good replayability. Have already recommended to others
The ordering/payment/shipping was seamless and it arrived days before expected (even making it in time for xmas!) and the comms were very friendly throughout.
Serina F.
Lovely experience! Lightening fast postage, friendly communication and game in great condition. Happily buy again in the future. Also lovely was the personal touches
Joni T.
Love this game. Quick to teach and really fun. Plays different everytime. In my top 5.
J T.
Fantastic family game. Our four year can join in and match the tiles. Even won a game.
