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Minute Realms
2017
Rules assistance for Minute Realms
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- 2–5 players
- 15–30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.9/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Minute Realms
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Minute Realms is a board game released in 2017 for 2–5 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Stefano Castelli and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Open Drafting.
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About the game
Minute Realms is the most compact city-building game ever. In a handful of rounds, you have to build up your realm and make it grow by spending your riches. Will you yield splendor to your lands with refined buildings, or will you defend them with imposing bastions to repel the upcoming fall of the invaders? A king's life is not easy. Every decision is crucial to the fate of the realm — and every single move makes the difference between victory and defeat!
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- Edge Entertainment
- Swan Panasia Co., Ltd.
- DV Games
Questions and answers
Minute Realms 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 listed playing time for Minute Realms is 15–30 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 Minute Realms for ages 10 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.
Minute Realms has a complexity rating of 1.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Minute Realms belongs to these categories: Card Game, Medieval, and City Building. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Open Drafting. 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 Minute Realms are: Stefano Castelli. 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 Minute Realms 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.