Keyflower 2012
Designed by Sebastian Bleasdale, Richard Breese
What it is
A medium-heavy city building, economic, renaissance game for 2-6 players (~90 min), built around auction / bidding, auction: fixed placement, auction: multiple lot.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #135 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
Mechanics
How to play Keyflower
Keyflower is a heavier strategy game (rated 3.3 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–6 players, runs about 90 minutes and is aimed at ages 12 and up. It's a City Building, Economic and Renaissance game where the core of play revolves around Auction / Bidding, Auction: Fixed Placement and Auction: Multiple Lot. A medium-heavy city building, economic, renaissance game for 2-6 players (~90 min), built around auction / bidding, auction: fixed placement, auction: multiple lot. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #135 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Keyflower
How many players is Keyflower?
Keyflower plays with 2–6 players.
Does Keyflower work with 2 players?
Yes — Keyflower plays 2–6, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Keyflower take to play?
About 90 minutes per game.
Is Keyflower hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 3.3 out of 5 — medium-heavy. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Keyflower for?
The publisher recommends ages 12 and up.
What kind of game is Keyflower?
Keyflower is a City Building, Economic, Renaissance game, built on Auction / Bidding, Auction: Fixed Placement, Auction: Multiple Lot.
Where to buy Keyflower
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