# Kingdom Builder — Board Game vs AI & Friends

> Award-winning strategy board game adaptation for digital play. (iPhone/iPad app by BrettspielWelt.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-builder/id581197776 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BrettspielWelt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063292497)
- Category: Games, Board
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 2.70/5 from 48 App Store ratings · 104 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16 · 143 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2012-12-10
- Data updated: 2026-10-22
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-builder/id581197776/reviews.md

## What is Kingdom Builder?

Kingdom Builder: the award-winning strategy board game for families and friends

Winner of the German “Spiel des Jahres 2012” award, now on your device! Play exciting games against the computer on 3 difficulty levels, locally with friends on one device, or online with players all over the world.

Show your friends how to build the most glorious kingdom. Settle next to lucrative locations and grab the special actions before other players take them. That’s how you earn the points that lead you to victory at the end of the game.

Game modes

Play against the computer on 3 difficulty levels
Online multiplayer with players worldwide

Easy to learn

The tutorial introduces you to the world of Kingdom Builder from scratch
The highlight function shows valid building sites, so everyone can start playing right away

Never the same game twice

Changing terrain configuration
Random victory conditions in every game
Kingdom Builder always stays exciting and feels new every time you play

Perfect for fans of strategy games, building games and family board games, whether you play alone or with friends.

## Key features

- Play against AI on 3 difficulty levels
- Online multiplayer worldwide
- Local multiplayer on one device
- Tutorial for easy learning
- Highlight function for valid building sites
- Randomized terrain and victory conditions

## Is Kingdom Builder safe?

Kingdom Builder has mixed safety signals based on user ratings. The AppsHunter Safety Score for Kingdom Builder is 59 out of 100. This assessment is based on 48 user ratings, with an App Store average of 2.7 out of 5. Of 48 App Store ratings, 31.3% point to a safe experience, 16.7% suggest some concerns, and 52.1% point to a risky experience.

## Is Kingdom Builder legit?

Kingdom Builder appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Kingdom Builder is 90 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 104)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-builder/id581197776/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Mais c’est quoi cette mise à jour?

*2022-11-10*

J’adore ce jeu, mais cette mise a jour de février m’empêche d’y jouer désormais. Plus possible de choisir la langue, je ne vois pas les cartes et plus possible de tourner l’écran. Nul Edit: quelques améliorations depuis la derniere mise à jour, mais cela reste injouable pour moi : je ne vois toujours pas les 3 cartes, impossible de savoir comment scorer.

### 2/5 — Needs to be updated

*2022-02-19*

I echo the reviews of others. There really needs to be an undo button. It’s way too easy to select the wrong hex. That alone could move my 2 stars to 4 stars. My only other gripe is that it isn’t very polished for an app by one of my favorite board game publishers. One simple thing (but maybe not an easy coding fix?), why are some items (like the board) super crisp, but other things (like the playing card icons, but those aren’t the only ones) are fuzzy and the resolution is different. It doesn’t look as good as it could and the flow of play for the user feels clunky. The zoom function isn’t as intuitive as it could be. Most of all though, add an undo button!

### 1/5 — Online DISASTER

*2022-02-09*

Took over hour to register 3 of us, then finally played game only to finally finish an hour later for to game to begin to tally up who won, and 4th player jumps in and restarts whole new game without letting us know who won first game. DISASTER!

### 5/5 — I want to get refund

*2021-12-23*

It does not work
There is connection error
I will process the refunding 
Thx

### 2/5 — Great game, very buggy on iPhone

*2021-11-01*

Very frustrating on iPhone- GUI items disappear and never come back if another app opens over the playing field (like a text announcement), sometimes a piece can’t be placed as if the touch isn't being recognized, sometimes the piece is placed in the space adjacent to the touched one even when fully zoomed, etc. most of those things will ruin your game.

### 1/5 — Bien mais…

*2021-10-12*

Je ne peux plus utiliser les bonus (l’ia non plus apparemment), et pas possible de quitter une partie en cours.
Mauvaise mise à jour ?

### 2/5 — Addicting game, poor interface

*2021-06-30*

Programmers of this app need to step it up. Zoom remains glitchy, desired hexes tough to select. Selecting special play tokens on players turn has become challenging in the latest update. Sound effects won’t turn off. No longer able to listen to music while playing. AI moves too slow, this should be adjustable. Game interface is archaic. Would be better if some of the expansions were available too, but better to focus on fixing the basics first. Good while it lasted I guess but the new updates are not improving much, and in many ways making it worse.

### 2/5 — The game gets a 10, the app not so much.

*2021-05-11*

It’s May 2021, I’ve been playing on this app on and off since it came out.  It’s nice to see they finally did some significant updates a recently.  However, it’s 2 steps forward 3 steps back.  I used to be able to listen to podcasts while playing on my iPhone by turning the game sound off in the game settings.  Now, the game sound only stays off for one turn, then comes on and then the podcast shuts off.  Rechecking settings, the game sound is still set to off.  So no listening while playing anymore.  Developers please correct this.

Also, players have been asking for a undo move button for a long time.  Sometimes you tap the board in the wrong place accidentally  (especially playing on a phone) and the piece gets played where it shouldn’t.  There is still no remedy.

Hoping they return the ability to listen snd play soon and finally make an undo option.

### 4/5 — Nach Letztem Update wieder besser!

*2021-03-21*

Beim letzten Update im März wurde das Problem mit zwei menschlichen Spielern an einem Tablett korrigiert. Nun macht das Spiel wieder Spaß! Dank an das Queengames Team.

P.S. Andere User, Ihr könnt eure Bewertungen auch anpassen/ändern.

### 1/5 — Awful update

*2021-03-15*

The update has removed the option for pass and play multiplayer. This means me and my wife can no longer play together. Please update again to allow this. 

Also to register online it is German only with no option for English.  The photos are also out of date for the interface.

## Frequently asked questions about Kingdom Builder

### What is Kingdom Builder?

Kingdom Builder is a digital adaptation of the award-winning strategy board game. Players compete to build the most glorious kingdom by strategically settling land and claiming objectives.

### How many players can play Kingdom Builder?

Kingdom Builder supports solo play against the computer, local multiplayer on a single device with friends, and online multiplayer with players worldwide.

### Is Kingdom Builder easy to learn?

Yes, Kingdom Builder includes a tutorial to guide new players. A highlight function also shows valid building sites, making it easy for anyone to start playing quickly.

### Does Kingdom Builder have ads?

No, Kingdom Builder does not contain advertisements. It is a premium game that you purchase once.

### What devices does Kingdom Builder support?

Kingdom Builder is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

### How often is Kingdom Builder updated?

The latest version of Kingdom Builder is 6.0.0, last updated on October 20, 2026. Updates typically address game balance, new features, or bug fixes.

### What is the age rating for Kingdom Builder?

Kingdom Builder is rated 12+ by the app store, indicating it is suitable for players aged 12 and older.

### Can I play Kingdom Builder offline?

Yes, Kingdom Builder offers offline play against the computer on three different difficulty levels, making it playable without an internet connection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.0.0 — 2026-10-20

Multiplayer has been completely reworked. You'll need to re-register your online nickname once. We also modernized the app under the hood to meet current iOS standards. Enjoy building your kingdom!

### 5.1 — 2021-03-18

We have heard your feedback and improved the following for you:



It is again possible to play with multiple human players.
If still available, the old player profiles will be restored.



The colors of the players can be freely chosen in the local game.



The list of champions is available again.


It is possible to play in portrait mode again.
The menu remains in its current form.


The zoom mode has been improved.


The bug with not being able to select the top left field has been fixed.


Performance on older devices has been improved.


Some visual improvements have been made.

### 5.0 — 2021-02-22

Facelift with new graphics
New menu structure
Changed the multiplayer area:
Now also async games are possible
Play more than one game online at a time
Also fixed some minor bugs

### 4.3.2 — 2019-12-06

Important troubleshooting for all users with other system languages than English or German:


We have fixed the problems when starting the game. The full functionality is now available again.

### 4.3.1 — 2019-10-15

We have revised the app for you in the following points:

Bug fixes in the online game and the lobby
Improved registration process for the online game
Sound and language settings are now saved permanently
Minor bugs fixes

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