Kinfire Council is a competitive game of strategy and politics for 2-6 players. As a member of the Council, you've been charged with rebuilding the great city of Din'Lux and defending it from the dangers of the Starless Nights. Take turns sending your workers to collect resources, upgrade buildings, and construct new Kinfire lighthouses in the surrounding area, while the Cult of Altan interferes with your plans and undermines your authority. You'll vote on important city policies, arrest cultists, and dispatch your Seeker to thwart threats looming over the final bastion of civilization, the great city of Din'Lux. While you vie for power among yourselves, you also track the Cult's progress. If they win the game, then the Cult Conspirator ends up being the victor. Will you be a benevolent leader, working together with your fellow Council members, or will your plans take a more sinister turn?

Gameplay Overview

Kinfire Council is a competitive worker placement and area control eurogame set in the original fantasy world of Kinfire. Players choose from six asymmetric Councilors, each with a unique ability, and train their workers in different skills to shape their strategy. Each turn, workers are sent to locations around Din'Lux to gather resources, vote on city decrees, and construct Kinfire lighthouses — all while managing the growing threat of the Cult of Altan. Decrees can shift the rules of play, creating dynamic moments where player goals suddenly align or collide. A standout feature is the Cult Conspirator mechanic: at any point, a player can secretly throw in their lot with the Cult and pursue an alternative path to victory, adding a layer of social tension and betrayal to every session. With over 720 unique starting combinations and deep strategic variability, Kinfire Council rewards long-term planning and sharp political instincts.

If you like Dune: Imperium, Lost Ruins of Arnak, or Cyclades, we think you might like Kinfire Council.