Middle Ages (2024)

The reviewer highly recommends "Middle Ages" as a tile-drafting game that elevates the core mechanics of King Domino with top-notch production quality, making it a surprisingly engaging experience.

“I was immediately smitten with the look of this game and have continued to be pulled back in by its unique game play. It’s a perfect next step up for those who love Kingdomino but want something with a bit more meat to chew on.”

“Middle Ages gets a firm Buy or Play recommendation, there’s enough here for this game to fit into anyone’s collection and despite its minor flaws (or at least I’d call them minor) it offers a rewarding experience for both new board gamers and long time gamers.”

“While acknowledged as a reskin rather than an original creation, Board Game Quest's reviewer Jason lauded Middle Ages as his most played and enjoyable game of the year, praising its accessible rules, tile selection mechanism similar to Kingdomino, and engaging blend of point-racing and engine-building.”

The reviewers found "Middle Ages" to be a super fun, light-to-midweight strategy game with good replayability and easy-to-learn rules, making it a strong addition to a game collection for many players.

The reviewer enthusiastically praises Middle Ages as a delightful, fast, fun, and beautiful game with upgraded components and increased player count, preferring it over Majesty: For the Realm for its overall improved experience.

The reviewer highly recommends "Middle Ages," praising its lightning-fast gameplay, ease of learning, and amazing production quality. While he expressed minor disappointments regarding the event cards and the absence of an area majority rule, he considers the overall experience fantastic, appreciating the art and vibe of the game.

The reviewer praises "The Builders: Middle Ages" as a simple, fun, and accessible board game that offers streamlined worker placement and resource management, making it an excellent and portable option for a quick play experience.

The reviewer praises "The Builders: Middle Ages" as a really cool and perfect gateway game, highlighting its value, speed, simplicity, attractive art, and portability, making it a pleasant surprise for its cost.

“I am thrilled to see this game back on shelves, even with a new name and form. It maintains most of the breeziness of the original, while ratcheting up the quality and value.”

The reviewer enthusiastically praises 'Middle Ages' as an improved reimplementation of 'Majesty for the Realm,' finding it to be an accessible and enjoyable game suitable for a wide range of players, including those new to the hobby, and a great option for a shorter game night experience.

The reviewer highly recommends The Builders: Middle Ages, praising its light and easy-to-learn gameplay, well-themed components, and engaging card-collecting mechanics that offer a satisfying experience akin to Splendor but with unique twists.