Great Kingdom (2023)

About this game

Building a kingdom is no easy task - more so if your enemy is trying to occupy the same territory. Build the biggest kingdom by strategically placing your own castles and destroying the enemy's: a single enemy castle is enough to win the game. Great Kingdom simplifies Go without taking the fun away for experienced players, making it the perfect gateway into the world of Go. It is the first of three games of the game series WIZSTONE, developed by Go grandmaster Lee Sedol. —description from the publisher

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 2.0/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 8 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.