Monarchs at Play

Monarchs at Play is a turn-based 4X strategy game in which a full match is designed to be completed in roughly 60 minutes. Play centres on a single core action: placing buildings. Players begin by placing a palace to found their empire, then explore new regions, unlock stronger buildings and arrange their layouts to increase production. Adjacency bonuses between neighbouring buildings are a central part of city planning, and each turn expands the options available to the player.

The game includes six monarchs, each with special abilities and exclusive buildings, and more than 50 buildings in total. Players manage resources and interact with rivals either through trade or through conquest, with the winner determined by whoever earns the most Glory. Maps come in different types and sizes, and the game includes singleplayer, multiplayer and challenge modes, along with highscore chasing.

The developer cites Civilization, TerraScape and The Settlers of Catan as influences on the design.