The popular fantasy dice placement game Kingsburg is receiving an all new and revised edition from Z-Man Games. Each player looks to defend the realm from hordes of baddies so that they may be promoted to the Royal Council. Kingsburg is for two to five players, ages 13+, plays in around 90 to 120 minutes, and carries an MSRP of $59.99.
From Z-Man Games:
The realm of Kingsburg is under attack! Armies of orcs, barbarians, zombies, and all manner of foul beast lurk just across the border, waiting to strike. To counter this threat, you have been appointed governor of a border province by King Tritus himself. It is up to you to maintain your province and defend it from enemy attacks. When it’s all over, only one of you will ascend to the Royal Council. Will you be a shield to defend the realm? Or will you be trampled under the weight of the invading hordes? Prepare thyself.
With enemies on your doorstep and your province severely underdeveloped, you’ll need all the help you can get to survive the coming onslaught. Luckily, the King and his advisors can help you get your hands on the resources you need to prepare your defenses. But these advisors are a fickle lot and each will only agree to help one governor a season. To prosper, you must outmaneuver your rival governors and persuade the king’s advisors to help you.
Each game plays out over the course of several seasons that give you the opportunity to develop your province and seeking the aid of these royal counselors is as simple as rolling dice. From the spring through the fall, you roll your dice and assign them to as many as three advisors numbered one to eighteen. Each advisor grants a unique reward, from vital military intelligence to the resources you need to construct buildings in your province, but can only be used once. This allows you to play cleverly, gaining rewards beneficial to you while keeping vital supplies out of your rivals’ hands. Regardless of the advisors you choose, however, you need to be prepared. Winter brings with it an invading army that all players must face. Those who have built wisely will easily overcome this threat and reap the rewards. Those who lack adequate defenses, on the other hand, will suffer the consequences. No matter what happens, whoever has built the most prosperous province after five years wins the day!
Kingsburg needs protectors now more than ever. Defending the realm from sure destruction is nice, but earning a spot on the Royal Council is even better. Rise to the occasion and take your place at King Tritus’ side in the revised edition of Kingsburg, available now!
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This is cool to hear! I just ordered Alien Frontiers Big Box, which uses a similar system. Very clever mechanics …. and now I may have to get this one too. Thanks for the update!
Hermann
Funny enough, I never got on the Alien Frontiers bandwagon. I thought the game was okay but not deserving of so many gamers and outlets falling all over themselves to say how great it was. Personally, I had more fun playing Kingsburg.
This is cool to hear! I just ordered Alien Frontiers Big Box, which uses a similar system. Very clever mechanics …. and now I may have to get this one too. Thanks for the update!
Hermann
Funny enough, I never got on the Alien Frontiers bandwagon. I thought the game was okay but not deserving of so many gamers and outlets falling all over themselves to say how great it was. Personally, I had more fun playing Kingsburg.