
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,528
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Grimoire
- 2–5 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2010

2018
Rules assistance for Greedy Kingdoms
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Greedy Kingdoms is a board game released in 2018 for 2 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Bruno Faidutti and Hayato Kisaragi and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Secret Unit Deployment.
Who has the greediest kingdom? In Greedy Kingdoms, you and an opponent compete in a test of wits. Can you bluff past them to collect the most resources and build two royal palaces first, or will the opponent outthink your plans and stop you at each turn? Deploy your heroes to attack and defend, collect resources, and upgrade your kingdom all while working towards the coveted royal palaces so that all the other kingdoms stand in awe of your gree...wealth! The 2018 version of Greedy Kingdoms reimplements the original 2009 release from Hayato Kisaragi and One Draw with new cards and rules from Bruno Faidutti.
Greedy Kingdoms 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 Greedy Kingdoms is 20 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 Greedy Kingdoms 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.
Greedy Kingdoms has a complexity rating of 1.6 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.
Greedy Kingdoms belongs to these categories: Card Game, Bluffing, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Secret Unit Deployment. 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 Greedy Kingdoms are: Bruno Faidutti and Hayato Kisaragi. 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 Greedy Kingdoms 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.