Royals

Royals is a minimalist strategy game centered on power, resources and the complicated business of keeping a kingdom under control. Its presentation is deliberately simple, putting the emphasis on decisions rather than visual spectacle. Players must consider how to expand their influence, manage available resources and respond to changing circumstances while trying to maintain a stable realm. The compact design makes the mechanics easy to approach, but strategic choices can become increasingly important as the game develops. It has the appealing quality of games that do not need hundreds of units or enormous maps to create meaningful decisions. Royals is therefore a neat little strategy experience for players who enjoy thinking about kingdoms without necessarily wanting to spend three hours deciding which shade of stone to use for a castle.