
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,121
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Claim Kingdoms
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2018

2021
Rules assistance for Claim Kingdoms: Das grosse Duell um den Thron!
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For 2 players
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Claim Kingdoms: Das grosse Duell um den Thron! is a board game released in 2021 for 2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Scott Almes and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence and Tile Placement.
The tile-laying game Claim Kingdoms from Game Fame Factory is an updated version for two players and is set in the Claim universe. You rule over a small region in a deserted corner of the kingdom. It is time to change that and expand your influence. Work together with the brave knights, the friendly gnomes, the mighty dragons, and many other inhabitants of the land. With their aid, you will soon rule over the largest region of the kingdom! The game has an easy setup: Choose seven of the ten factions, take your figurines, your player aid and two cards in hand, prepare the draw deck, draw one card and place it face up in the playing area, draw the top three cards and place them face up next to the draw deck, and finally place one of your figurines on the scoreboard. Now you are ready! When it's your turn, you go through the following steps in order: Place a card in the playing area and place your figurine on it. Use the special power of the placed card (optional). Take a new card. The game ends when: After a complete a player hasn't got any more figurines in their supply. The draw deck and the display are empty, and all players have no cards in hand. After the game end is triggered, the endgame scoring is performed. Players score points for each faction (not each card) they control. A player controls a faction when he has more figurines of his color on cards of that faction than his opponent. For each faction you control, you receive the amount of points indicated on the left side of the card. The player with the most points wins. In case of a tie, the player with more figurines left in his supply wins. If this is a tie as well, both players share the victory. —description from publisher
Claim Kingdoms: Das grosse Duell um den Thron! supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Claim Kingdoms: Das grosse Duell um den Thron! is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Claim Kingdoms: Das grosse Duell um den Thron! for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Claim Kingdoms: Das grosse Duell um den Thron! has a complexity rating of 1.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Claim Kingdoms: Das grosse Duell um den Thron! belongs to these categories: Card Game and Fantasy. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence and Tile Placement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Claim Kingdoms: Das grosse Duell um den Thron! are: Scott Almes. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Claim Kingdoms: Das grosse Duell um den Thron! as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.