<p>The first turn is basically a trade-off between getting the best bonus tile (given the scoring goals in play) and minimising the risk of getting trapped, by avoiding placing in a large area of one terrain and making as few adjacencies as possible. It's often possible to do this in such a way that the bonus tile you claim guarantees you another tile next turn, regardless of your card draw.</p>

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2012-07-10T07:37:24.260Z
2012-07-10T07:37:24.260Z
qwertymartin
<p>Place according to the 3 endgame win cards. But generally keep your options open for expansion by starting with small areas you can fill up quick.</p>

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2014-09-15T22:07:44.250Z
2014-09-15T22:07:44.250Z
Hank Knah
<p>I've only played Kingdom Builder a few times.  What should I be looking for when placing my first couple settlements?  Are there synergies between the scoring rules and bonus abilities to consider?  How much should I avoid being adjacent to multiple terrains?</p>

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What considerations are important for initial placements in Kingdom Builder?
rrenaud
# What considerations are important for initial placements in Kingdom Builder?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2012-07-09)

I've only played Kingdom Builder a few times. What should I be looking for when placing my first couple settlements? Are there synergies between the scoring rules and bonus abilities to consider? How much should I avoid being adjacent to multiple terrains?

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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2012-07-10. Score: 6 | Accepted answer

The first turn is basically a trade-off between getting the best bonus tile (given the scoring goals in play) and minimising the risk of getting trapped, by avoiding placing in a large area of one terrain and making as few adjacencies as possible. It's often possible to do this in such a way that the bonus tile you claim guarantees you another tile next turn, regardless of your card draw.


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### Answer by username_2 on 2014-09-15. Score: 0

Place according to the 3 endgame win cards. But generally keep your options open for expansion by starting with small areas you can fill up quick.


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