Nine-minute Kingdom: Kickstarter Edition

How about building an entire kingdom in under 10 minutes? That's what Nine-Minute Kingdom promises, and it delivers! In this quick and straightforward game, each player takes on the role of a monarch tasked with expanding their territory and accumulating the highest score. The magic happens over 9 rounds, where everyone plays simultaneously. You choose a card, play it in your kingdom that grows on a 3x3 grid, and pass the remaining cards to your neighbor. The goal is to place new cards adjacent to those already placed, forming your little empire. Scoring comes in two ways: fulfilling "royal decrees" (edicts) that change each game, like having the longest connected road, and also by connecting symbols across different terrains within your kingdom. Terrains with the most varied icons yield more points. It's a game that tests your ability to plan quickly, anticipate others' moves, and optimize every card that comes your way. Perfect for those who enjoy games that fit in their pocket and their schedule, without sacrificing fun and strategy.