[3] The game ends when the tiles run out,[4] and then each property is scored based on how big it is, multiplied by the number of crowns in it.

[6] Kingdomino received positive reviews upon its release, and won the Spiel des Jahres award for the best board game of the year.

[6][8] In a 2017 article, The Guardian praised the combination of accessibility and depth of strategy, describing Kingdomino "the standout game of the past 12 months".

[9] Sam Desatoff IGN also praised the simplicity of rules, strategy and the engagement of the tile selection mechanic, stating that "every single fast-playing round into a mindgame of maximizing the points you can earn right now", but criticised the "analysis paralysis".

[14] In 2021, a simplified version, Dragomino, was released, receiving positive reviews and won the Kinderspiel des Jahres award.