Play as the Kingdom of Ashburton
Ashburton sits in the Canterbury AI-Kingdom, under the New Zealand Coalition-AI — a South Pacific parliamentary democracy, dairy exporter. The kingdom name is fixed; the ruler name is yours. Claim it and your nation reads "Your Name - Kingdom of Ashburton", with your capital dropped on the real coordinates of Ashburton.
The Kingdom of Ashburton shares what it holds
City kingdoms carry 50% more money and resources than an ordinary province, and they trade what they hold with their own ruler and allies.
Canterbury is the crown above you
The Canterbury AI-Kingdom doesn't compete with its cities — it presides over them, fielding 8,640 troops on a defensive posture and pushing $2,165,388 a day through its economy. Above it sits the New Zealand Coalition-AI, seated in Wellington.
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Questions about the Kingdom of Ashburton
Is playing from Ashburton free?
Completely. No download, no paywall, and it works on phone or desktop.
Can someone attack the Kingdom of Ashburton?
Yes — other real players and AI nations can declare war. Build infrastructure and happiness before you build an army, or upkeep eats you before an enemy does.
What do I get for claiming Ashburton?
A sovereign city kingdom with 50% more treasury and shareable resources than an ordinary province, a real-world map position, and the coalition's armies within diplomatic reach.
Is Ashburton part of an AI coalition?
Yes. Ashburton sits inside the Canterbury AI-Kingdom, which answers to the New Zealand Coalition-AI. The coalition presides, the kingdom governs, and you rule the city.
What does the hyphen in the name mean?
Everything before the hyphen is yours — your chosen ruler or dynasty name. Everything after it is the AI-Kingdom title you claimed, so "Kingdom of Ashburton" stays fixed while your name leads it.