- BGG rank
- BGG #188
- BGG rating
- 7.6
It's a Wonderful World
- 1–5 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
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- BGG rank
- BGG #1,512
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It's a Wonderful Kingdom
2021
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- 1–2 players
- 45 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.6/5
For 1 player
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It's a Wonderful Kingdom is a board game released in 2021 for 1–2 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Frédéric Guérard and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Betting and Bluffing.
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About the game
It's a Wonderful Kingdom is a standalone solo or 2-player game in a Low-Fantasy universe. Inspired by the core mechanics of its predecessor "It's a Wonderful World", this new game offers more interaction, a bluff mechanism and new challenges. The game is played using modules, each different and offering mechanical twists. Each game, players will choose one of the different modules to compete against each other. The game is divided into 4 rounds. Each round having 3 phases. Split & Trap Players take turns offering their cards to one another in two areas in the center of the table. One player picks 2 cards from their hand and either places them in the same area or splits them between the two areas. The other player chooses an area and claims the card(s) in it. The players take turns repeating this step until both players have offered all of their cards. Each player has 2 Trap tokens which can be used to place cards face down, otherwise all cards are played face up. Planification Each player chooses which of the cards they have collected to build and which ones to recycle for immediate resources. Sequential Production Each player produces their Kingdom's resources sequentially. Since resources are produced in a specific order, it is important to plan ahead to optimize your production and development. At the end of the fourth round, the player with the most victory points wins the game. —description from the publisher
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- Reflexshop
- Tranjis Games
- Geronimo Games
- Lucky Duck Games
- Origames
- Studio Supernova
- Evrikus
- TLAMA games
- Kobold Spieleverlag
- MTS Games
- La Boîte de Jeu
Questions and answers
It's a Wonderful Kingdom supports 1–2 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for It's a Wonderful Kingdom is 45 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 It's a Wonderful Kingdom for ages 14 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.
It's a Wonderful Kingdom has a complexity rating of 2.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
It's a Wonderful Kingdom belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Betting and Bluffing. 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 It's a Wonderful Kingdom are: Frédéric Guérard. 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 It's a Wonderful Kingdom 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.