# Nine-minute Kingdom: Kickstarter Edition

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2022
- **BGG Rating**: 6.7
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 9 min
- **Weight**: 1.40 / 5
- **Designers**: Stefan Mieszczak
- **Artists**: Stefan Mieszczak
- **Publishers**: Hornet Games
- **Categories**: Card Game, Medieval
- **Mechanics**: Closed Drafting, Simultaneous Action Selection, Square Grid, Tile Placement

## Verdict
Want a strategy game that fits in your pocket and finishes before your coffee gets cold? Nine-Minute Kingdom is for you! It's fast, features drafting, and kingdom building.Quick kingdom buildingSmart and agile draftingSuper short gamesIdeal for travelLimited replayabilityLittle direct interactionLight themeFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
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.

## FAQ
### How long does a game of Nine-Minute Kingdom take?
The name says it all! A game takes a maximum of 9 minutes to complete, making it a super-fast experience.

### How many players can participate?
The game is for 1 to 5 players, making it versatile for solo play or with a group.

### Is it a complicated game to learn?
Not at all! The rules are very simple, and you can learn to play in just a few minutes, perfect for those who want something quick and easy.

### What is the main objective of the game?
The goal is to build the highest-scoring kingdom by connecting terrains and fulfilling secret objectives (edicts) that change each game.

### What comes in the box?
The box contains cards representing terrains and edicts, as well as score trackers. It's a very compact game.

### Is it a good game for someone new to board games?
Absolutely! The simplicity of the rules and the speed of the games make it an excellent entry point into the hobby.

### Is there a lot of player interaction?
Interaction is indirect, mainly through card drafting. You choose what you want and pass the rest, influencing others' choices.