Game Description

Are you ready to redefine your idea of a village building game? Forget static grids and card tableaux: Hamlet: The Village Building Game invites you to a fresh and innovative experience. In this engaging board game, players collaborate to transform a small settlement into a bustling town, contributing to a dynamic economy of supply and demand that forms and evolves autonomously. Every decision counts as your villagers move between new structures, delivering food to homes and precious materials to construction sites.

The beating heart of Hamlet lies in its unique tile-laying mechanic. Forget predefined grids: here you'll find irregular tiles of different shapes that fit together without a fixed structure, giving rise to a completely different village every game. This freedom of construction generates organic paths that villagers will use to transport resources through the settlement, ensuring that no two game experiences are ever the same. Buildings are for common use, fueling a system of shared resources that requires players to constantly provide what the community needs most.

Despite the collaborative nature of village growth, competition is palpable. Who will emerge as the main benefactor when the majestic Church is finally completed, transforming the small Hamlet into a true city? Discover a strategic adventure rich in meaningful choices.

• Players: 1-4
• Duration: 100 minutes
• Year: 2022
• Publisher: Mighty Boards

The game includes a robust solo mode, developed by Nick Shaw and Dávid Turczi, offering a compelling challenge even for the lone wolf. Get ready to build, deliver, and strategize for the future of your Hamlet!