The critically acclaimed tabletop game Kingdomino has officially launched its digital adaptation for Android and other platforms. Originally released in 2017, this domino-style strategy game earned the coveted Spiel des Jahres (Game of the Year) award. Now, mobile players can experience the same engaging gameplay that made the physical version so successful.
Rebuilding a Board Game Classic
Developed by Meeple Corp in collaboration with Blue Orange Games and designer Bruno Cathala, the digital version faithfully recreates the original's mechanics. Players strategically connect domino-style tiles depicting forests, lakes, fields, and various terrains to construct their ideal kingdom.
Strategic Domino Kingdom Building
At its core, Kingdomino challenges players to outscore opponents by creating the most valuable territory. The game offers both 5×5 and 7×7 grid options, with each domino tile displaying two terrain types and occasionally valuable crowns that multiply your final score.
Gameplay begins with a single castle tile, with players carefully selecting and placing dominoes to connect matching terrains. The innovative drafting system adds depth - choosing a more valuable tile in one round affects your selection order in subsequent turns.
Victory comes from forming large, contiguous territories of the same terrain type. This digital adaptation maintains the classic turn-based mechanics for 2-4 players while introducing unlockable cosmetic enhancements like themed castles, meeples, and decorative elements.
The visual presentation beautifully translates the board game's aesthetic, featuring the same charming hand-drawn artwork enhanced with 3D animations and animated tiles that bring the kingdoms to life.
Accessible Yet Deep Gameplay
Kingdomino offers multiple ways to play:
- Single-player versus adjustable AI opponents
- Online multiplayer with real-time matchmaking
- Local pass-and-play for shared device gaming
The digital version includes cross-platform compatibility and offline play capability. Drawing inspiration from physical expansions like Age of Giants, it also introduces global leaderboards. Available for a single $4.99 purchase, Kingdomino offers excellent value for strategy game enthusiasts.
Find it now on the Google Play Store. For similar gaming recommendations, check out our coverage of Thronefall, the new tower defense city builder now available on Android.
