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461weavile: /* Quick, How to play */ clarified wording.

2025-10-14T14:10:40Z

Quick, How to play: clarified wording.

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	For a deeper dive into Kingdom Builder strategy, you can join the discord and discuss specific scenario's		For a deeper dive into Kingdom Builder strategy, you can join the discord and discuss specific scenario's

	== Quick~~, How to play~~ ==		== Quick-Play Guide ==

	* Kingdom Builder is a cellular automata ~~house~~ placement game.		* Kingdom Builder is a cellular-automata settlement-placement game.
	** Building large ~~kingdoms~~ by placing 3 new ~~houses~~ every-turn onto ~~places~~ where the card dictates.		** Building a large kingdom by placing 3 new settlements every turn onto terrain where the card dictates.
	** Every placement has to be adjacent if possible.		** Every placement has to be adjacent if possible.
	** If not, fantastic~~, now~~ you can ~~put it~~ somewhere else on the board that matches the card ~~criteria~~.		** If not, fantastic! Now you can place them somewhere else on the board that matches the card terrain.
	* The four (4) goal cards will earn you victory points (VP).		* The four (4) goal cards will earn you victory points (VP).
	** ''For example: one goal card will give VP when one or more of your houses touch the castle hexes.''		** ''For example: one goal card will give VP when one or more of your houses touch the castle hexes.''
	** Other goal cards will make points in simple ways that you will want to manipulate your ~~settlement houses~~ in ways to get the most.		** Other goal cards will make points in simple ways that you will want to manipulate your settlements in ways to get the most points.
	** Read these cards and try to get ~~the~~ points.		** Read these cards and try to get some points with every settlement.
	* Putting settlements next to ~~castles and other~~ special hexes give you house placing abilities beyond the placing 3 houses rule.		* Putting settlements next to some special hexes (called locations) give you house placing abilities beyond the placing 3 houses rule.
	** Touch these with your kingdom and get their powers to use 1 every turn.		** Touch these with your kingdom and get their powers to use once each every turn.
	** Most of the time you will want to use them. You can use them before or after the place 3 rule.		** Most of the time you will want to use them. You can use them before or after the place-3 rule.

Isar at 14:23, 8 March 2022

2022-03-08T14:23:26Z

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	#* Sometimes, it makes sense to place a settlement that does not score any points just to end the game earlier.		#* Sometimes, it makes sense to place a settlement that does not score any points just to end the game earlier.

	=== Discord server ===		=== Discord server: https://discord.gg/6DvRJ7UhCA ===

	# For a deeper dive into Kingdom Builder strategy, you can join the discord and discuss specific scenario's~~: https://discord.gg/6DvRJ7UhCA~~		For a deeper dive into Kingdom Builder strategy, you can join the discord and discuss specific scenario's

	== Quick, How to play ==		== Quick, How to play ==

Isar: /* Strategy */

2022-03-08T14:22:41Z

Strategy

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	#* It is very unfortunate to only be able to place one or two settlements on your last turn.		#* It is very unfortunate to only be able to place one or two settlements on your last turn.
	#* Sometimes, it makes sense to place a settlement that does not score any points just to end the game earlier.		#* Sometimes, it makes sense to place a settlement that does not score any points just to end the game earlier.

			=== Discord server ===

			# For a deeper dive into Kingdom Builder strategy, you can join the discord and discuss specific scenario's: https://discord.gg/6DvRJ7UhCA

	== Quick, How to play ==		== Quick, How to play ==

Sammy McSam: Gamehelpkingdombuilder link, formatting

2021-12-25T13:13:06Z

Gamehelpkingdombuilder link, formatting

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	~~===Early Game===~~		For the rules of kingdom builder, see <b>[[Gamehelpkingdombuilder\|GameHelpKingdomBuilder]]</b>

	(1) When you place your first settlements, try to avoid being adjacent to too many terrain types. This will allow your next moves to be in different parts of the board (since you will not be constrained by adjacency) and will allow you to grab several location tokens.		== Strategy ==

	(2) Often, the winner ends up getting several location tokens. Depending on the objectives, it may be more useful to have tokens that allow you to construct new settlements (for example, Tavern and Tower are strong when playing with Knights, Lords, or Citizens). On the other hand, mobility tiles are often underrated and are very useful for certain objectives (for example, Paddock is very useful when playing with Hermits).		=== Early Game ===

	(3) Look for "pockets" created by other players: small sections of terrain which are not adjacent to a lot of the same terrain, allowing you to play just a few settlements there before jumping to somewhere else!		# When you place your first settlements, try to avoid being adjacent to too many terrain types.
			#* This will allow your next moves to be in different parts of the board (since you will not be constrained by adjacency) and will allow you to grab several location tokens.
			# Often, the winner ends up getting several location tokens. Depending on the objectives, it may be more useful to have tokens that allow you to construct new settlements #* ''For example: Tavern and Tower are strong when playing with Knights, Lords, or Citizens.''
			#* On the other hand, mobility tiles are often underrated and are very useful for certain objectives
			#** ''For example: Paddock is very useful when playing with Hermits.''
			# Look for "pockets" created by other players:
			#* small sections of terrain which are not adjacent to a lot of the same terrain, allowing you to play just a few settlements there before jumping to somewhere else!

	===Later Game===		=== Later Game ===

	~~(1)~~ Try to play in a way that you will have a useful move no matter which terrain type you draw. If you become too dependent on drawing a particular terrain type, then you only have a small chance of getting "lucky."		# Try to play in a way that you will have a useful move no matter which terrain type you draw.
			#* If you become too dependent on drawing a particular terrain type, then you only have a small chance of getting "lucky."
			# Keep careful track of how many settlements you and your opponents have and how many location tokens you each have that allows placing extra settlement.
			#* It is very unfortunate to only be able to place one or two settlements on your last turn.
			#* Sometimes, it makes sense to place a settlement that does not score any points just to end the game earlier.

	(2) Keep careful track of how many settlements you and your opponents have and how many location tokens you each have that allows placing extra settlement. It is very unfortunate to only be able to place one or two settlements on your last turn. Sometimes, ~~it makes sense to place a settlement that does not score any points just~~ to ~~end the game earlier.~~		== Quick, How to play ==

			* Kingdom Builder is a cellular automata house placement game.
	~~===--- Quick, How to play ---===~~		** Building large kingdoms by placing 3 new houses every-turn onto places where the card dictates.
	Kingdom Builder is a cellular automata house placement game. Building large kingdoms by placing 3 new houses every-turn onto places where the card dictates. Every placement has to be adjacent if possible. If not, fantastic, now you can put it somewhere else on the board that matches the card criteria.		** Every placement has to be adjacent if possible.
			** If not, fantastic, now you can put it somewhere else on the board that matches the card criteria.
	The four (4) goal cards will earn you victory points (VP). For example, one goal card will give VP when one or more of your houses touch the castle hexes. Other goal cards will make points in simple ways that you will want to manipulate your settlement houses in ways to get the most. Read these cards and try to get the points.		* The four (4) goal cards will earn you victory points (VP).
			** ''For example: one goal card will give VP when one or more of your houses touch the castle hexes.''
	Putting settlements next to castles and other special hexes give you house placing abilities beyond the placing 3 houses rule. Touch these with your kingdom and get their powers to use 1 every turn. Most of the time you will want to use them. You can use them before or after the place 3 rule.		** Other goal cards will make points in simple ways that you will want to manipulate your settlement houses in ways to get the most.
			** Read these cards and try to get the points.
			* Putting settlements next to castles and other special hexes give you house placing abilities beyond the placing 3 houses rule.
			** Touch these with your kingdom and get their powers to use 1 every turn.
			** Most of the time you will want to use them. You can use them before or after the place 3 rule.

Eharkler at 03:33, 31 January 2021

2021-01-31T03:33:18Z

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	The four (4) goal cards will earn you victory points (VP). For example, one goal card will give VP when one or more of your houses touch the castle hexes. Other goal cards will make points in simple ways that you will want to manipulate your settlement houses in ways to get the most. Read these cards and try to get the points.		The four (4) goal cards will earn you victory points (VP). For example, one goal card will give VP when one or more of your houses touch the castle hexes. Other goal cards will make points in simple ways that you will want to manipulate your settlement houses in ways to get the most. Read these cards and try to get the points.

	Putting settlements next to castles and other special hexes give you house placing abilities beyond the placing 3 houses rule. Touch these with your kingdom and get their powers to use 1 every turn. Most of the time you will want to use them. You can ~~only~~ use them before or after the place 3 rule.		Putting settlements next to castles and other special hexes give you house placing abilities beyond the placing 3 houses rule. Touch these with your kingdom and get their powers to use 1 every turn. Most of the time you will want to use them. You can use them before or after the place 3 rule.

Agamerdude: /* Early Game */

2021-01-17T18:24:21Z

Early Game

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	(2) Often, the winner ends up getting several location tokens. Depending on the objectives, it may be more useful to have tokens that allow you to construct new settlements (for example, Tavern and Tower are strong when playing with Knights, Lords, or Citizens). On the other hand, mobility tiles are often underrated and are very useful for certain objectives (for example, Paddock is very useful when playing with Hermits).		(2) Often, the winner ends up getting several location tokens. Depending on the objectives, it may be more useful to have tokens that allow you to construct new settlements (for example, Tavern and Tower are strong when playing with Knights, Lords, or Citizens). On the other hand, mobility tiles are often underrated and are very useful for certain objectives (for example, Paddock is very useful when playing with Hermits).

	(3) Look for "pockets" created by other players: small sections of terrain which are not adjacent to a lot of the same terrain, allowing you to play just a few settlements there before jumping to somewhere else.		(3) Look for "pockets" created by other players: small sections of terrain which are not adjacent to a lot of the same terrain, allowing you to play just a few settlements there before jumping to somewhere else!

	===Later Game===		===Later Game===

LastFootnote: /* --- Quick, How to play --- */

2020-10-09T00:36:10Z

--- Quick, How to play ---

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	===--- Quick, How to play ---===		===--- Quick, How to play ---===
	Kingdom Builder is a cellular automata house placement game. Building large kingdoms by placing 3 new houses every-turn onto places where the card dictates.Every placement has to be adjacent if possible. If not, fantastic, now you can put it somewhere else on the board that matches the card criteria.		Kingdom Builder is a cellular automata house placement game. Building large kingdoms by placing 3 new houses every-turn onto places where the card dictates. Every placement has to be adjacent if possible. If not, fantastic, now you can put it somewhere else on the board that matches the card criteria.

	The four (4) goal cards will earn you victory points (VP). For example, one goal card will give VP when one or more of your houses touch the castle ~~hexs~~. Other goal cards will make points in simple ways that you will want to manipulate your settlement houses in ways to get the most. Read these cards and try to get the points.		The four (4) goal cards will earn you victory points (VP). For example, one goal card will give VP when one or more of your houses touch the castle hexes. Other goal cards will make points in simple ways that you will want to manipulate your settlement houses in ways to get the most. Read these cards and try to get the points.

	Putting settlements next to castles and other special ~~hexs~~ give you house placing abilities beyond the placing 3 houses rule. Touch these with your kingdom and get their powers to use 1 every turn. Most of the time you will want to use them. You can only use them before or after the place 3 rule.		Putting settlements next to castles and other special hexes give you house placing abilities beyond the placing 3 houses rule. Touch these with your kingdom and get their powers to use 1 every turn. Most of the time you will want to use them. You can only use them before or after the place 3 rule.

Qubert cue at 04:12, 2 October 2020

2020-10-02T04:12:32Z

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	(2) Keep careful track of how many settlements you and your opponents have and how many location tokens you each have that allows placing extra settlement. It is very unfortunate to only be able to place one or two settlements on your last turn. Sometimes, it makes sense to place a settlement that does not score any points just to end the game earlier.		(2) Keep careful track of how many settlements you and your opponents have and how many location tokens you each have that allows placing extra settlement. It is very unfortunate to only be able to place one or two settlements on your last turn. Sometimes, it makes sense to place a settlement that does not score any points just to end the game earlier.


			===--- Quick, How to play ---===
			Kingdom Builder is a cellular automata house placement game. Building large kingdoms by placing 3 new houses every-turn onto places where the card dictates.Every placement has to be adjacent if possible. If not, fantastic, now you can put it somewhere else on the board that matches the card criteria.

			The four (4) goal cards will earn you victory points (VP). For example, one goal card will give VP when one or more of your houses touch the castle hexs. Other goal cards will make points in simple ways that you will want to manipulate your settlement houses in ways to get the most. Read these cards and try to get the points.

			Putting settlements next to castles and other special hexs give you house placing abilities beyond the placing 3 houses rule. Touch these with your kingdom and get their powers to use 1 every turn. Most of the time you will want to use them. You can only use them before or after the place 3 rule.

Marvel2010 at 06:31, 1 September 2020

2020-09-01T06:31:44Z

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	===Early Game===		===Early Game===

	(1) When you place your first settlements, try to avoid being adjacent to too many terrain types. This will allow your next moves to be in different parts of the board (since you will not be constrained by adjacency) and will allow you to grab several location tokens.		(1) When you place your first settlements, try to avoid being adjacent to too many terrain types. This will allow your next moves to be in different parts of the board (since you will not be constrained by adjacency) and will allow you to grab several location tokens.

	(2) Often, the winner ends up getting several location tokens. Depending on the objectives, it may be more useful to have tokens that allow you to construct new settlements (for example, Tavern and Tower are strong when playing with Knights, Lords, or Citizens). On the other hand, mobility tiles are often underrated and are very useful for certain objectives (for example, Paddock is very useful when playing with Hermits).		(2) Often, the winner ends up getting several location tokens. Depending on the objectives, it may be more useful to have tokens that allow you to construct new settlements (for example, Tavern and Tower are strong when playing with Knights, Lords, or Citizens). On the other hand, mobility tiles are often underrated and are very useful for certain objectives (for example, Paddock is very useful when playing with Hermits).

	(3) Look for "pockets" created by other players: small sections of terrain which are not adjacent to a lot of the same terrain, allowing you to play just a few settlements there before jumping to somewhere else.		(3) Look for "pockets" created by other players: small sections of terrain which are not adjacent to a lot of the same terrain, allowing you to play just a few settlements there before jumping to somewhere else.

	===Later Game===		===Later Game===

	(1) Try to play in a way that you will have a useful move no matter which terrain type you draw. If you become too dependent on drawing a particular terrain type, then you only have a small chance of getting "lucky."		(1) Try to play in a way that you will have a useful move no matter which terrain type you draw. If you become too dependent on drawing a particular terrain type, then you only have a small chance of getting "lucky."

	(2) Keep careful track of how many settlements you and your opponents have and how many location tokens you each have that allows placing extra settlement. It is very unfortunate to only be able to place one or two settlements on your last turn. Sometimes, it makes sense to place a settlement that does not score any points just to end the game earlier.		(2) Keep careful track of how many settlements you and your opponents have and how many location tokens you each have that allows placing extra settlement. It is very unfortunate to only be able to place one or two settlements on your last turn. Sometimes, it makes sense to place a settlement that does not score any points just to end the game earlier.

Marvel2010 at 06:30, 1 September 2020

2020-09-01T06:30:43Z

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	===Early Game===		===Early Game===
	*- When you place your first settlements, try to avoid being adjacent to too many terrain types. This will allow your next moves to be in different parts of the board (since you will not be constrained by adjacency) and will allow you to grab several location tokens.		(1) When you place your first settlements, try to avoid being adjacent to too many terrain types. This will allow your next moves to be in different parts of the board (since you will not be constrained by adjacency) and will allow you to grab several location tokens.
	*- Often, the winner ends up getting several location tokens. Depending on the objectives, it may be more useful to have tokens that allow you to construct new settlements (for example, Tavern and Tower are strong when playing with Knights, Lords, or Citizens). On the other hand, mobility tiles are often underrated and are very useful for certain objectives (for example, Paddock is very useful when playing with Hermits).		(2) Often, the winner ends up getting several location tokens. Depending on the objectives, it may be more useful to have tokens that allow you to construct new settlements (for example, Tavern and Tower are strong when playing with Knights, Lords, or Citizens). On the other hand, mobility tiles are often underrated and are very useful for certain objectives (for example, Paddock is very useful when playing with Hermits).
	*- Look for "pockets" created by other players: small sections of terrain which are not adjacent to a lot of the same terrain, allowing you to play just a few settlements there before jumping to somewhere else.		(3) Look for "pockets" created by other players: small sections of terrain which are not adjacent to a lot of the same terrain, allowing you to play just a few settlements there before jumping to somewhere else.

	===Later Game===		===Later Game===
	*- Try to play in a way that you will have a useful move no matter which terrain type you draw. If you become too dependent on drawing a particular terrain type, then you only have a small chance of getting "lucky."		(1) Try to play in a way that you will have a useful move no matter which terrain type you draw. If you become too dependent on drawing a particular terrain type, then you only have a small chance of getting "lucky."
	*- Keep careful track of how many settlements you and your opponents have and how many location tokens you each have that allows placing extra settlement. It is very unfortunate to only be able to place one or two settlements on your last turn. Sometimes, it makes sense to place a settlement that does not score any points just to end the game earlier.		(2) Keep careful track of how many settlements you and your opponents have and how many location tokens you each have that allows placing extra settlement. It is very unfortunate to only be able to place one or two settlements on your last turn. Sometimes, it makes sense to place a settlement that does not score any points just to end the game earlier.