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Monarchs at Play

Turn-based 4X strategy in just one hour. Place buildings, chain adjacency bonuses, optimize resources, and outsmart rival monarchs through trade or war to earn the most Glory - solo or multiplayer.

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MixedMoonGames
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About the Game

Monarchs at Play is turn-based 4X strategy distilled into one hour.
Plan cities, place buildings, and chain powerful adjacency bonuses to build the most efficient empire.

Choose your monarch, optimize your resources, and outsmart rivals through trade or war - solo or in multiplayer matches. With different map types, sizes, challenges, and highscore chasing, every game offers new strategic possibilities.

Features

  • Classic 4x strategy - reimagined around one simple action: placing buildings

  • Deep city planning with powerful adjacency combos

  • Short matches - finish a full game in about 60 minutes

  • Game modes - singleplayer, multiplayer, and challenges

  • 6 monarchs with special abilities and exclusive buildings

  • 50+ buildings to craft your perfect empire

Place your palace to found your empire. Explore new regions, unlock stronger buildings, and carefully design your layout to maximize production. Every turn expands your possibilities.

Trade with rivals or conquer them. Earn the most Glory to win.

Monarchs at play is inspired by:

  • Civilization

  • TerraScape

  • The Settlers of Catan

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