- BGG rank
- BGG #24,432
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Vagabondo
- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 1979
- BGG rank
- BGG #30,293
- BGG rating
- 5.4
Kensington
1979
Rules assistance for Kensington
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 20 min
- 7+
- Complexity 2.2/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Kensington
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Kensington is a board game released in 1979 for 2–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Brian Taylor and Peter Forbes and its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement.
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About the game
The board is made up of 7 hexes, one in the center and six surrounding. The hexes are joined by squares along the sides, and the squares are joined by triangles. The game is played on the intersections where the lines join. Players play one piece, of their 15, at a time until all pieces are placed, then pieces are moved one at a time from one intersection to another. If a player has a piece at all three of a triangles points, he can reposition any 1 of his opponent's pieces. If a player controls all 4 points of a square, then he can reposition 2 of his opponent's pieces. The object of the game is to control all six points of a hex.
Categories
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- (Unknown)
- Canada Games Company Lmt.
- Crown & Andrews Ltd.
- Irwin Toy Ltd.
- Arxon
- Nelostuote Oy
- Whale Toys
- Samuel Ward Co.
- Master Ion Sdn. Bhd.
- Forbes Taylor
Questions and answers
Kensington supports 2–6 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 Kensington 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 Kensington for ages 7 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.
Kensington has a complexity rating of 2.2 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.
Kensington belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement. 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 Kensington are: Brian Taylor and Peter Forbes. 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 Kensington 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.