- BGG rating
- 6.3
Nine-minute Kingdom: Expansions
- 1–5 players
- 9–15 min
- 2022
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,320
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Nine-minute Kingdom
2022
Rules assistance for Nine-minute Kingdom
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- 1–5 players
- 9 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.2/5
Rules assistant for Nine-minute Kingdom
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Nine-minute Kingdom is a board game released in 2022 for 1–5 players, 9 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Stefan Mieszczak and its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Square Grid, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Nine-minute Kingdom: Variants
- 1–6 players
- 9–15 min
- 2022
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About the game
9-minute Kingdom – A game that takes 9 or fewer minutes to play! The goal of the game is to build the kingdom for which we get the most points. The players collect points in two ways: by completing the edicts and by connecting the various icons in their kingdoms. The game is divided into 9 turns during which the players perform actions simultaneously. The players simultaneously pick one card and play it on the table. Next, they pass the unused cards to the player on the left. Using the received cards, the players play another card and add it to their kingdoms. The game continues to the moment of playing the ninth, final card. Each played card makes your kingdom grow. You just have to follow 3 simple rules: Apart from the first card, each following card must be placed adjacent to the card which is already on the table. Your kingdom has to form 3x3 square. The cards can be added freely and don’t have to match the ones already added to the kingdom. After completing their kingdoms the players go to the scoring phase. Firstly, the players receive the edict cards, starting with the „Kingsroad” edict. It goes to the player with the longest connected road in the kingdom. Next, the rest of the edict cards are handed to the players who met their requirements. Additionally, the players score points for the individual terrains in their kingdom. The terrains with the highest number of different symbols generate points, which are then indicated by the scorecards. The player with the highest score is the winner. Note: The Kickstarter edition included both Expansions and Variants expansions.
Designers
Publishers
- YOKA Games
- Hornet Games
Questions and answers
Nine-minute Kingdom supports 1–5 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 Nine-minute Kingdom is 9 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 Nine-minute Kingdom 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.
Nine-minute Kingdom has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Nine-minute Kingdom belongs to these categories: Card Game and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Square Grid, and Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 Nine-minute Kingdom are: Stefan Mieszczak. 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 Nine-minute Kingdom 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.