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- BGG #6,327
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Aquileia
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Kensington
2019
Rules assistance for Kensington
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- 2–5 players
- 30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Kensington
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Kensington is a board game released in 2019 for 2–5 players and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Cielo d'Oro and its main mechanics are Tile Placement.
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About the game
London, 19th Century: building sites in Kensington district are highly coveted. Each architect wants to build the most impressive, most solid and highest structure. But the competition is fierce. Who will earn the most points with his building and who will convince investors of his luxury mansion? Players are architects building a Georgian palace taking into account the building regulations. The building parts were drawn from the hidden deck in the center of the player board or from a warehouse, either your own or from your opponents. A game ends when the seventh roof tile with a bird is drawn. Then each architect is allowed to build the tiles left in his warehouse. To win the game, players should consider the amount of roofed windows and doors as well as different heights. Cats will also earn points for the final tallying. Well done and congratulations to the best architect! —description from the publisher (translated)
Questions and answers
Kensington supports 2–5 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 catalogue lists Kensington for ages 8 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 2.0 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: City Building. Its main mechanics are 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 Kensington are: Cielo d'Oro. 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.