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Year
2017
Collection
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Description
Description from the publisher:
Build up the most prestigious kingdom by claiming wheat fields, forests, lakes, grazing grounds, marshes, and mountains. Your knights will bring you riches in the form of coins — and if you make sure to expand the towns on your lands, you will make new buildings appear, giving you opportunities for new strategies. You may win the Queen's favors ... but always be aware of the dragon!
Queendomino is a game completely independent from Kingdomino, while offering a choice of more complex challenges. Two to four players can play Queendomino independently, but also in connection with Kingdomino, allowing for games with 7x7 grids for four players, or for up to six players if you stick to 5x5 grids.
Kingdomino Family
(6 games)
Part of the Kingdomino family — see Kingdomino for the combined view.
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Top List at 5:54 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
- King Domino
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- bidding/auction — Players bid on tiles using currency.
- Tile Placement — Players place domino-like tiles to build their kingdom.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- 95% of that though it was the chat yes in our live stream that kept making Yak jokes and it was I have so much fun the funniest moment of my entire life I swear
- The only game that when we live stream play it I laugh so hard I think I pee my pant
- it's very simple it it's basically 4x4 and you have three different color set you have the uh base one at Four Corner each player choose your own color you pick up and then you drop it when you go as long as you have four of your color in one line you won
- I think I think this is my only complaint with the tiny epic games is that I think they're great games I just don't know why they have to be tiny
- The auctioning is the game wow
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Board Games UnLocked Review at 0:16 sentiment: positive
video_pk 115003 · mention_pk 327708
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- More strategic depth than King Domino
- Engaging with added complexity
- A good filler game if you have 30 minutes
Cons
- Knights are overpowered
- Towers are underpowered
- The meta strategy of going for knights can feel unbalanced
- The dragon bribe mechanic can feel like a 'screw you' mechanic
Thematic elements
Comparison games
- King Domino
- Crusaders: Thy Will Be Done
- Canvas
- Calico
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Drafting — The selection of tiles involves a drafting mechanism where players choose from available options.
- Engine Building — Certain combinations of tiles and buildings can create an 'engine' that generates points and resources.
- Resource Management — Players manage money, which is used to purchase buildings and influences tile selection.
- Set Collection — Collecting specific types of tiles or buildings (e.g., red tiles for buildings) is important for scoring.
- tile drafting — Players select tiles from a common pool to add to their kingdom.
- Tile Placement — Players place tiles to build their kingdom, considering color matching and adjacent placements for scoring.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Queen domino was actually the one that I prefer the most out of both of them
- King domino is perfection for you the peak of games
- Knights are universally great no matter what
- The towers are kind of shitty
- It always kind of bugs me whenever it's like uh well there's a strat
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Board Games UnLocked Playthrough at 0:16 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- The art is nice.
- The game has a series that can lead to potential expansions.
- There is a strategy to the game.
Cons
- Potential for obnoxious expansions.
- A player felt they lost by one point due to a miscalculation with knights and coins.
Thematic elements
- Domino series
Comparison games
- Photosynthesis
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Area Control — Protecting the queen appears to be a form of area control or objective management.
- Drafting — Players select tiles from a common pool.
- Resource Management — Players manage coins and actions like buying buildings.
- Set Collection — Players collect tiles and potentially sets of terrain types for scoring.
- tile laying — Players place tiles on a board, which is the core action.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- all right so uh brett you were randomly decided to go first
- i hate your face it's over here i hate everything about you right this is where i tell you this over over a game of queen domino
- i will go ahead and use a knight to collect three coins
- so i want to get one of these back but i get two nights cool
- the knights didn't do me much good
- bret one
- i think there is a strategy for this game
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The Dice Tower Top List at 26:20 sentiment: positive
video_pk 80832 · mention_pk 198186
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- More complex and thinky than King Domino
- Solid for 3-4 players
Cons
- Less successful than King Domino, likely due to complexity
- Added complexity may not appeal to all fans of the line
- Not as good for 2 players
Thematic elements
- abstract strategy
Comparison games
- King Domino
- King Domino: Origins
- King Domino: Valyria
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Area Majority — Scoring based on control of certain areas or tile types.
- income engine — Players build up resources or scoring opportunities.
- tile drafting — Players draft tiles from a central selection.
- tile laying — Players place tiles to build their board.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I really want to push up this uh, you know, the tradition track because that'll help me score big. And they bring up this moral dilemma and you go, oof, I am not very personally on the side of tradition here, but I want the points. So, we're going to go that way anyway.
- Quadropolis. Quadropolis did it first. #justice for Quadropolis.
- This is an auction game where you have infinite dollars, infinite money that to spend on on everything.
- Brilliant. So simple, so straightforward. You know, I'm surprised that hasn't been stolen yet by any other deck building game.
- Specifically saying plus commodities.
- No. Without commodities, QE would not have been my number one.
- It adds something for second place for lack of better.
- Quest for El Dorado is my number one.
- It's almost cozy at this point. You know what I mean?
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The Dice Tower Top List at 40:51 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
Positive
Pros
- Very solid for 3-4 players
- Introduces an income engine mechanic
- Several variants offer replayability
Cons
- Doesn't play as well for two players
- Can feel a little big for its britches due to many moving parts
Thematic elements
- Cavemen
- Prehistoric
Comparison games
- King Domino
- King Domino Origins
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Drafting — building tiles on on your on your board and area
- Engine Building — having a little bit of this kind of income engine.
- Tile Placement — building tiles on on your on your board and area
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I really want to push up this uh, you know, the tradition track because that'll help me score big. And they bring up this moral dilemma and you go, oof, I am not very personally on the side of tradition here, but I want the points. So, we're going to go that way anyway.
- Quadropolis. Quadropolis did it first. #justice for Quadropolis.
- This is an auction game where you have infinite dollars, infinite money that to spend on on everything.
- Brilliant. So simple, so straightforward. You know, I'm surprised that hasn't been stolen yet by any other deck building game.
- Specifically saying plus commodities.
- No. Without commodities, QE would not have been my number one.
- It adds something for second place for lack of better.
- Quest for El Dorado is my number one.
- It's almost cozy at this point. You know what I mean?
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TheGameBoyGeek - Hi Quality Hi Energy Board Game Reviews Review at 0:00 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Adds strategic depth beyond King Domino
- Rich variety of buildings enables multiple viable strategies
- Queen mechanic adds meaningful interaction and endgame tension
- Knight currency creates a satisfying economic layer
- Building pricing dynamics encourage timely decision-making
Cons
- Not a heavy game; sits in light-to-medium weight territory
- Availability and release timing may be inconsistent or delayed
Thematic elements
- kingdom expansion and queen-centric control within a tile-laying framework
- medieval kingdom-building on a modular tile grid with red city spots and knights
- engine-driven tile drafting with evolving building options and a queen-controlled endgame
Comparison games
- King Domino
- Pingala
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- building cards with sliding value — buildings have a dynamic price mechanism where older buildings are cheaper and newer ones cost more.
- city-building and red city spots — red squares introduce city-building opportunities that generate coins when developed.
- endgame interaction and disruption — option to burn down an opponent's building to deny points, adding tactical counterplay.
- knight currency system — knights generate coins, which are spent on buildings that grant abilities and scoring options.
- Queen Mechanic — the Queen provides discounts and at-game end bonuses; controlling her shifts strategy and scoring potential.
- tile-laying/drafting — players place domino-like tiles to create fields and cities on a shared board.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I love the currency of the knight it's just so cool here you get these knights you're trying to find the right time to play them
- the buildings essentially equals new strategies
- fighting over the Queen is awesome
- this is a great next step game
- the money is stuff at the end it's points at the ends
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Video ftVXNx0eULQ
Meeple Mountain Interview at 0:31 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Adds depth while staying approachable
- Can be standalone or integrated with King Domino
Cons
- May feel heavier for casual players
- Beneficial only with some familiarity with King Domino
Thematic elements
- Decision-making with added strategic depth
- Expansion to the King Domino universe; island kingdom variant
- expansion-driven, strategic
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- expansion integration — plays with King Domino or on its own, offering broader strategy
- Tile Placement — extends domino-based kingdom-building with new pieces and choices
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's a really fun app start strategy game with the theme
- it's also selling like hotcakes
- they can be played with King Domino or by itself
- giant size King Domino... 13 by 13 box
- giant-sized games are really popular with big events like this
- I can't wait to find out more information about it
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Adam in Wales - Board Game Design Analysis at 0:37 sentiment: mixed
video_pk 12735 · mention_pk 80749
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- neatly interwoven components and mechanics
- adds variety without losing King Domino's core feel
Cons
- not an ideal starting point for complete newcomers
- weight increases and can feel dense for some casual players
Thematic elements
- broadened scope of King Domino with new scoring and components
- medieval kingdom with an emphasis on building and expansion
- immersive within a lightweight Euro framework
Comparison games
- King Domino
- Carcassonne
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- competition for majority and towers — towers/knights influence scoring and central economy, adding strategic depth
- increased scoring opportunities — new buildings and markets provide additional scoring tracks and rewards
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Dragomino is wholly successful in creating a gorgeous engaging Domino matching game for young children
- a master stroke, King Domino is such a product
- the central drafting mechanism is brilliant
- Dragomino is a wonderful game for young children
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Going Analog Interview at 2:53
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Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- you're like one of the nicest people ever
- that was a perfect picture round you did awesome
- you got a total of 14 points emerson, which is huge
- look up emerson's games on bgg everybody they're fantastic
- cyber bunny
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Actualol Discussion at 5:16 sentiment: mixed
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- adds new scoring options
- maintains approachable feel
Cons
- concept feels a little tacked on
- not a strong core experience relative to other options
Thematic elements
- point scoring expansions and variants
- domino style kingdom building
- iterative expansion of King Domino concept
Comparison games
- King Domino
- Sushi Go
- Seven Wonders
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- domino tile placement with variants — additional ways to score and new rules layered on top
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- This is a board game that was one of the first games I really loved a game of negotiation and diplomacy which has the same system of playing tokens facedown and then you reveal and you see what peoples plans really were
- you can create alliances with other players and you can talk about what youre going to do you can maybe lie to people
- it's a beautifully simple system it packs a lot into a quite a small box it's a breeze to learn the rules
- for the right group this could really sing but for me it didn't really hit the spot
- I love Sushi Go and I feel this kind of system doesn't work with a deeper more involved game
- Queen Domino hasn't worked for me all of the ideas feel tacked on
- it's a nice push your luck aspect and there are seasons with weather that make harvesting decisions tense
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Actualol Discussion at 2:30 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- adds deeper decisions to the core system
- satisfying follow-up to King Domino
Cons
- not as immediately novel as the first game
- still light for experienced gamers
Thematic elements
- tile drafting and area control
- medieval kingdom-building with a queen-centric twist
- bright, thematic spin on the King-Domino system
Comparison games
- King Domino
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Tile Placement — draft and place tiles to extend your kingdom
- tile_placement — draft and place tiles to extend your kingdom
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Junk Art might be my favorite dexterity game of all time
- the system is very clever... the way that you select the Domino's and the way that they fit together
- Pandemic Iberia just takes basic Pandemic puts it in olden times and has a bit more theme to it
- When I Dream is a brilliant party game
- Captain Sonar adds a big hit of a game this is a big group game
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