Queendomino

Description

In this fun twist on the classic game of dominoes, you’re royalty in search of new lands so you can expand your kingdom. But you’ll need to hurry to snag the best spots before other royalty gets there first.

This game is simple to learn, fairly quick to play, and challenging enough to keep adults coming back for more too. And when you play this tile-laying game with your child, you’ll build their strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, all while having a great time connecting as a family.

Queendomino adds some fun details on top of the original Kingdomino game, with buildings you can build on your land to earn more points, knights you can send out to collect taxes, and a dragon you can bribe to burn buildings down. Plus, if your lands boast the most towers, you can host the queen, which means you can purchase buildings for one coin less while you’re hosting her.

Queendomino is a standalone game and does not require Kingdomino. However, both games are in my family’s regular rotation, depending on how much time we have and whether we want something super simple or a little more involved. Whether you decide on Kingdomino or Queendomino—or both so you can play the “Royal Wedding” variation with up to 6 players—you can’t go wrong.

Note: The manufacturer says this is for ages 8 and up, but according to several other families (including mine!) most 6-year-olds are ready for this game.

From the Manufacturer

You are a royal, seeking new lands to expand your ever-growing kingdom. Explore and conquer the different terrains, and develop the best and richest territories for your people. Scour lands full of wheat fields, forests, grasslands, swamps, mines, and towns, diversifying your kingdom’s riches along the way. Tax the lands wisely to fund the construction of your towns, pick the buildings you erect carefully, and try to win the Queen’s favor—all while making sure your plans aren’t foiled by the Dragon’s flame. Make sure to strategize and acquire carefully, as others are also competing for the same lands, a stake in the riches, and the heart of the Queen!

Queendomino is both a standalone game and an expansion of Kingdomino. It offers more complex challenges, a new territory, and a way for more players to participate. 2 to 4 players can play Queendomino traditionally, but when the game is combined with Kingdomino: 3 to 4 players may play with a 7×7 grid or 5 to 6 players with a 5×5 grid.

WARNING: Choking Hazard – Contains small parts not suitable for children under 3 years.