
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,645
- BGG rating
- 5.9
Book of Dragons
- 1–8 players
- 15–60 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2018

2016
Rules assistance for Koninkrijk
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Koninkrijk is a board game released in 2016 for 3–5 players, 20–50 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Rogier J.C. Ooijevaar and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Auction / Bidding.
Choose your opponents wisely and battle with them to win the cards that can make your kingdom complete. To build your kingdom you’ll need a people, an army and a court, these are groups of cards that you must collect in the colours of the same flag. Each group you add has a bonus value that strengthens your attack. Players do battle by bidding cards, the victor wins a new card and the bidded cards are exchanged. Try to keep the cards you might need and deny your opponents the cards they want. This game is for 3 to 5 players and can last for an hour. It's easy to learn but hard to master. A challenging power struggle for sagacious thinkers. —description from the publisher
Koninkrijk supports 3–5 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 listed playing time for Koninkrijk is 20–50 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 Koninkrijk 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.
Koninkrijk 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.
Koninkrijk belongs to these categories: Card Game, Number, and Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Auction / Bidding. 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 Koninkrijk are: Rogier J.C. Ooijevaar. 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 Koninkrijk 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.