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The City of Kings
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The City of Kings

Designed by Frank West

Published by The City of Games

Moderate Depth: 30 Min Teach

Players

1-4

Play Time

45-180 min

Complexity

3.2 / 5

Rating

7.5

Year

2018

Community Snapshot

Best with 1–2
Medium complexity
45–180 min
7.5 on BGG (2.6K)
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Language Editions

English

Categories

Adventure
Explore, discover, and overcome challenges in a narrative-driven experience.
Exploration
Discover new areas, map unknown territory, and uncover surprises.
Fantasy
Set in magical worlds with mythical creatures, spells, and quests.
Fighting
Direct combat between players or factions — tactical battles and confrontation.
Puzzle
Solve spatial, logical, or pattern-matching puzzles — satisfying brain teasers.

How It Plays

Action Points

You get a limited number of action points each turn and choose how to spend them — prioritizing is everything.

Cooperative Game

Everyone works together against the game itself — you win or lose as a team, so get ready to strategize together!

Dice Rolling

You roll dice to determine outcomes — there's always that thrilling moment of suspense before they land!

Modular Board

The board is made of separate pieces arranged differently each game — no two setups are ever quite the same.

Role Playing

You take on a character with unique abilities and make choices as them — step into someone else's shoes!

Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game

You play through linked missions or scenarios that build on each other — it's like an epic adventure in chapters.

Solo / Solitaire Game

You can play this one all by yourself — perfect for a quiet evening when you want a fun challenge on your own.

Square Grid

The board uses a grid of squares for movement — clear, familiar, and great for tactical play.

Storytelling

The game unfolds like a story, and players help shape the narrative — every session tells a unique tale.

Variable Player Powers

Each player has unique abilities that make their experience different — finding the best way to use yours is half the fun.

About This Game

This world used to be a garden full of life; from the flying Vadora to the deep-dwelling Dwarves – but that was before Vesh came. The world has been lost and only one city remains; the oldest city in the world – and the last refuge for all of us. .…

Source: BoardGameGeek

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Expansions & Related

11 Expansions

The City of Kings: Promo Pack #2

The City of Kings: Promo Pack #2

2018

The City of Kings: Grimnir Costume Promo

The City of Kings: Grimnir Costume Promo

2018

The City of Kings: Jamba Costume Promo

The City of Kings: Jamba Costume Promo

2018

The City of Kings: Okol Costume Promo

The City of Kings: Okol Costume Promo

2018

The City of Kings: Promo Pack #1

The City of Kings: Promo Pack #1

2018

The City of Kings: Dexterity Micro Expansion

The City of Kings: Dexterity Micro Expansion

2018

The City of Kings: Ancient Allies Character Pack 2

The City of Kings: Ancient Allies Character Pack 2

2019

The City of Kings: Ancient Allies Character Pack #1

The City of Kings: Ancient Allies Character Pack #1

2019

+ 3 more expansions

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