"Kings of Artifice" is a strategic board game designed for 2 to 4 players. The game unfolds through a series of building rounds, culminating in a final crowning round. The primary objective is to earn Victory Points (VP), which are awarded for constructing structures both during the game and at the end. Additionally, players have the opportunity to earn bonus points through special scoring cards drawn from a deck, adding an element of strategy and unpredictability to each playthrough.
Key features of the game include:
Building Rounds: The core gameplay revolves around building structures using specialized characters and Action Points. Players summon their characters onto the game board and utilize them to construct valuable buildings like Walls, Houses, Battlements, Towers, Palaces, Fountains, and Pastures. The buildings are created from colored building blocks. During this phase, players can expand their own kingdoms while also impeding their opponents' progress.
Special Scoring Cards: Each game introduces two unique scoring cards that outline specific conditions for earning bonus Victory Points. Players must strategize and adapt their gameplay to meet these conditions, providing an extra layer of depth and challenge.
Crowning Round: In the final crowning round, players showcase their completed kingdoms and assert their dominance over the realm. Victory Points are tallied to determine the winner.
Competitive Gameplay: "Kings of Artifice" encourages competition and strategic thinking as players vie for dominance and the highest VP total.
The game combines elements of strategy, resource management, and tactical decision-making, offering an engaging and dynamic experience for players. With its ever-changing special scoring cards, "Kings of Artifice" ensures that no two games are the same, keeping players engaged and eager for more. Challenge your friends or family, build your kingdom, and aim to emerge as the ruler of the realm by accumulating the most Victory Points!
