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Kingdom Defenders
2018
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- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.1/5
For 2 players
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Kingdom Defenders is a board game released in 2018 for 2–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Germán P. Millán and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Modular Board, and Worker Placement.
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About the game
Sandstorm has been the capital of the Four Kingdoms since the end of the 200 year war, five generations have raised in this period of peace, and the Four Kingdoms is living the most prosperous times. Your deepest fears have come to life, however, as the legend of the Grugog is true. These terrifying creatures of the sea want to reconquer the land that once belonged to them. Kingdom Defenders is a competitive Eurogame in which each player takes the role of a brave hero. Players must accomplish missions and deeds as well as defend from the terrible attack of horde Grugog, selecting optimal actions on the board and managing their resources. Whoever has the most fame at the end of the game gains the title of Kingdom Defender. ••• Awards & Honors 2019 Premio Corona Lúdica Best Expert Game - Award Winner 2018 Premios Análisis-Parálisis Best Spanish Game - Award Winner
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Publishers
- Primigenio
Questions and answers
Kingdom Defenders supports 2–4 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 Kingdom Defenders is 60–90 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 Kingdom Defenders for ages 12 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.
Kingdom Defenders has a complexity rating of 3.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Kingdom Defenders belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Modular Board, and Worker 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 Kingdom Defenders are: Germán P. Millán. 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 Kingdom Defenders 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.