# Kingdomino: Age of Giants ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2018 - **BGG Rating**: 7.2 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 5) - **Duration**: 15-20 min - **Weight**: 1.64 / 5 - **Designers**: Bruno Cathala - **Artists**: Cyril Bouquet - **Publishers**: Blue Orange (EU), Blue Orange Games, Coiledspring Games, FoxGames, Happy Baobab, Lautapelit.fi, MINDOK, Oliphante, Pegasus Spiele, テンデイズゲームズ (TendaysGames), White Goblin Games - **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Medieval, Territory Building - **Mechanics**: Open Drafting, Pattern Building, Take That, Tile Placement, Turn Order: Claim Action ## Verdict Fans of quick kingdom building will love Age of Giants – plus extra players and giants to manage.More players, more funExtra crown challengesFast and accessibleNot for ultra‑calm playRules still simple, but more piecesHIGHLY RECOMMENDED ## Description Kingdomino: Age of Giants is the expansion that brings giants into your kingdom, but don’t worry: they’ll only make noise if you can’t send one away. What changes? New domino tiles, giant tokens, challenge tiles, and the best part—adding a fifth player to the table. The flow stays the same: you pick a tile each round, place it on your board, and try to match terrains. If you place a giant, you must cover a crown with a giant token—making the crown invisible at the end. But if you place a footprint tile, you can remove a giant token from your kingdom and give it to an opponent, who then covers a crown of theirs. The goal remains to build the most valuable kingdom, but now with two challenge tiles that give extra bonuses, like points for lakes around the castle or for having the castle in a corner. Game time is 15‑20 minutes, 2‑5 players, and the “Take That” mechanic adds a bit of playful sabotage. If you love territory building, tile selection, and a touch of direct competition, this expansion will keep you hooked. If you prefer a calmer game, it might not be your cup of tea, but the new elements bring fresh fun for those who already know the base. The gameplay experience becomes even more exciting because giant tiles are mixed with the base game tiles, so no one knows when a giant will appear. The open drafting keeps tension high, while pattern building ensures you’re always thinking of optimal combinations. And with the short time limit, the game stays energetic, ideal for quick sessions or breaking the ice in larger groups. In short, Age of Giants turns classic Kingdomino into something more dynamic, with more pieces, more players, and, of course, more giants to handle. The game remains accessible: simple rules, quality components, and a colorful design that appeals to all ages. If you already know the base and want something that expands the player count and offers new strategies, this expansion is a great pick. If you’re new to domino games, it might be better to start with the original before diving into these new twists. In summary, Kingdomino: Age of Giants adds more tiles, more players, and above all, more fun for those who love building kingdoms in record time. ## How to Play Objective of the Game In Kingdomino: Age of Giants, you are an ambitious king or queen looking to expand your territory. However, the Giants have heard stories of your vast riches and are looking to stake their claim! Your goal is to strategically build your kingdom to maximize your score while managing the threat of these greedy invaders. You must try to keep them away from your lands and send them off to neighboring kingdoms, but be careful—they are easily sidetracked! Setup To begin, add all the components from this expansion to your existing Kingdomino or Queendomino game. Follow these steps: Player Components: 2-player game: Each player takes 2 Kings of their color, a matching Castle, and a Starting Tile to place their Castle on. 3 to 5-player game: Each player takes one King of their color, a matching Castle, and a Starting Tile to place their Castle on. Dominoes: Combine and shuffle the 48 standard Dominoes from the base game with the 12 new Dominoes from this expansion (the ones featuring Giants or footsteps). Ensure the side with numbers or letters is facing up while shuffling. The Tower: Place all Dominoes inside the Domino Dispenser (tower), terrain side down. Challenge Tiles: Shuffle the 17 Challenge Tiles thoroughly and keep them face down. Flip over the top 2 tiles; the remaining tiles in the pile will not be used for the current game. Game Flow The game follows the standard rules of Kingdomino or Queendomino regarding how to select and add Dominoes to your kingdom. However, the Dominoes from this expansion introduce new mechanics: Selection: Regardless of the number of players, you must ALWAYS pull 5 Dominoes from the Tower each round. Ordering: Line them up in numerical order (lowest number at the top, highest at the bottom). If Dominoes with letters (A to F) are pulled, place them in alphabetical order above the Dominoes with numbers. Discarding: In games with fewer than 5 players, you must discard Dominoes before selection: 2 or 4 players: Discard the Domino located in the center of the line. 3 players: Discard the 2nd and 4th Domino. Restriction: You cannot discard a Domino if there is at least one way to add it to your kingdom following the standard Connection Rules. Actions and How to Play The Dominoes from the expansion function like normal Dominoes (adding terrain and crowns), but they include special effects based on their imagery: Dominoes Picturing Giants These Dominoes feature a letter (A to F) and a Giant on the terrain side. When you select one: A Giant has invaded your kingdom. You MUST take a Giant Meeple and place it on any crown in your kingdom (your choice). If you have no crowns in your kingdom at the time, the Domino has no effect and you do not add a Giant Meeple. Dominoes Picturing Giant's Footsteps These Dominoes are numbered 49 to 54 and feature footsteps. When you add one: You may remove one Giant Meeple from your kingdom and give it to any other player. That player must place the Giant Meeple on any crown in their kingdom (their choice). If you have no Giant Meeples in your kingdom, this Domino has no effect. End of Game and Scoring The game ends according to the standard Kingdomino or Queendomino rules. Scoring includes standard terrain/crown points plus any applicable Challenge Tiles selected at the start of the game. Additionally, consider these specific rules: Giant Penalty: At the end of the game, a crown covered by a Giant Meeple does not score. Challenge Tile Bonuses (if selected): Local Business Bonus: 5 points for each square around your Castle (side or diagonal) matching the pictured terrain. Four Corners Bonus: 5 points for each square at one or more of the 4 corners of your kingdom matching the pictured terrain. Harmony Bonus: 5 points if your kingdom forms a complete grid (5x5 or 7x7) with no gaps (meaning no Dominoes were discarded). Middle Kingdom Bonus: 10 points if your Castle is centered within your kingdom's grid. Lost Corner Bonus: 20 points if your Castle is located in one of the 4 corners of your kingdom. Tic-Tac-Toe Bonus: 10 points whenever at least 3 squares with at least one crown each are aligned vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. Poor Man's Bonus: 10 points for every 5-square territory without a crown (only for wheat, forest, lake, or grassland). Tips for Winning Consulte el manual para detalles sobre esta sección. ## FAQ ### How long does a game of Kingdomino: Age of Giants last? Between 15 and 20 minutes, depending on player experience. ### How many players can join? 2 to 5 players. The expansion allows a fifth player to join the base game. ### What are the main additions compared to the base game? New domino tiles, giant tokens, challenge tiles, and a ‘Take That’ mechanic to cover crowns. ### Is it suitable for beginners? Yes, the rules stay simple and the game is quick, great for newcomers. ### How does the giant token mechanic work? When you place a giant, you cover a crown with a token; placing a footprint tile lets you remove a giant token and give it to another player. ### Do challenge tiles affect final scoring? Yes, they give extra bonuses, like points for lakes or corner castles. ### What is the complexity level? Low to medium – it blends pattern building with fast decision‑making on tile selection. ## Price Comparison ### Best Offers in Brazil - **Rejoga**: R$ 339,00 (/partner/go.php?p=rejoga&g=3083&u=https%3A%2F%2Frejoga.com.br%2Fanuncio%2Fca513442-c52d-4882-a23e-c8757dac88f0%3Forigem%3Dboardgamesbot) ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 19.50 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4780158&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/23759/kingdomino-age-of-giants?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com