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Our Verdict
If you already enjoy Kingdom Builder and want an easy way to add another layer of strategy, Capitol is a great find!
Highlights
- Another way to score
- Simple to integrate
- Encourages tactical placement
- Expands replayability
Keep in mind
- Requires base game
- Depends on specific areas
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Hey folks! Ready to spice up your Kingdom Builder sessions? Capitol is one of those neat little extras that adds a bit of flavor without overcomplicating things. It introduces two Capitol tiles that, when placed on the board (if you're using the harbor or oracle sections, of course!), become focal points. The twist is that at the end of the game, you earn an extra gold piece for each of your settlements built within two hexes of a capitol. It's a simple way to tweak your strategy, encouraging control of specific areas and creating new expansion routes. You know those games where you've mastered the base and want a hint of novelty? That's where Capitol comes in. It doesn't turn the game upside down, but it adds a strategic touch that can make a difference, especially if you enjoy optimizing your points and thinking about how to position your settlements more cleverly. It's the kind of addition for those who already own the base game and want to explore all its possibilities while maintaining the simplicity that made Kingdom Builder a hit. If you like the idea of having another secondary objective to keep an eye on, Capitol is a welcome addition without adding a ton of new rules. It's the type of expansion you add, and you might not even notice the change immediately, but you'll feel its effect on the final score!
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Publisher
Queen Games
Designer
Donald X. Vaccarino
Artist
Oliver Schlemmer
Do I need the base Kingdom Builder game to play with Capitol?
Absolutely! Capitol is an expansion and doesn't work on its own; it adds components and rules to the main game.
How many players does this expansion support?
Capitol maintains the player count of the base game, which is for 2 to 4 players.
Does Capitol make the game more complicated?
Nah, it's pretty straightforward. It adds a new way to score without introducing a bunch of new rules, keeping the simplicity we love about Kingdom Builder.
What exactly does Capitol add to the game?
It adds two Capitol tiles that, when placed on the board (in specific areas like the harbor or oracle), give extra points at the end of the game for nearby settlements.
Is it worth it for someone who doesn't play Kingdom Builder very often?
If you play occasionally and like having extra objectives to aim for, it can be a nice addition. But if you play very rarely, you might not feel its impact as much.
Does Capitol significantly change the game's strategy?
It offers one more strategic option. It might encourage you to occupy specific areas of the map to secure those extra points, but it doesn't reinvent the wheel.
Is Capitol easy to find?
As a promotional item, it might be a bit harder to find. It was usually distributed at events or specific stores, but it's worth looking for if you're a collector!