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How to Play Blood Lineage
Blood Lineage is the game I built for the strategy players in the crowd. Turn-based kingdom management. You rule a dynasty, not just a character — when your ruler dies, the kingdom passes to an heir, and the traits of that heir shape the next chapter of your story. Build cities, train armies, research technology, cast spells, negotiate treaties, and try to leave something behind that outlasts you.
There are three modes depending on what you're in the mood for. Local is a solo sandbox. Multiplayer lets you share a world with friends. Global is the persistent competitive world — 1000×1000 tiles, real-time action points, other players moving while you're away. Same mechanics, very different pace.
Getting Started
On Alexa
Say: "Alexa, open blood lineage"
Alexa will prompt you to pick single player, multiplayer, or global world. Say the mode you want and she'll walk you into the setup.
On the Web
Visit games.llitd.com and type commands in the input box. The web version shows your kingdom map, resources, unit queue, and turn history — far easier for managing multiple armies across a long campaign.
Key Differences
| Feature | Alexa | Web |
|---|---|---|
| Input | Voice commands | Text commands |
| Game state | Described verbally | Visual panels |
| History | Limited | Full scrollback |
| Chat/Social | Full support | Full support |
Same save data, same world — switch freely between platforms.
Before You Launch on Alexa
Heads up: Alexa routes your voice command to whichever enabled skill best matches what you said. If you've got an unrelated skill with a name close to "blood lineage," she may send you there instead. Two minutes of setup now saves that headache.
Enable the Right Skill
The official Blood Lineage skill is by Lincoln Cole. To enable it:
- Open the Alexa app on your phone.
- Tap More → Skills & Games.
- Search "Blood Lineage".
- Open the one by Lincoln Cole and tap Enable.
Disable Conflicting Skills
If the wrong skill launches when you say the invocation, that means another enabled skill has a similar-sounding name and Alexa routed there instead. Go to More → Skills & Games → Your Skills, find the unrelated skill, and tap Disable. You only need the Lincoln Cole version enabled.
Verify It's Working
Say "Alexa, open blood lineage." If the first words you hear welcome you to Blood Lineage, you're in the right place. If Alexa hesitates or opens the wrong thing, run through the enable/disable steps above.
Basic Commands
These work everywhere, regardless of which game you're in:
| Command | What It Does |
|---|---|
| help | Shows available commands for your current situation |
| continue | Resume where you left off |
| repeat | Hears the last message again (essential on Alexa when audio cuts off) |
| exit / quit | Save and exit |
| main menu | Return to the main menu |
| report bug | Submit a bug report directly from inside the game |
| submit feedback | Send feedback to the dev (that's me) |
Game Modes
| Mode | Turn Style | Action Limit | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local | Explicit "end turn" | Unlimited | Solo vs AI kingdoms |
| Multiplayer | Simultaneous | Unlimited | Shared with friends |
| Global | Real-time, action points | 5/day (10 for subscribers) | Persistent 1000×1000 world |
Pick the one that matches your session length. If you've got 30 minutes, Global. If you've got two hours and want to sink in, Local.
Core Commands
Game Setup
| Command | What It Does |
|---|---|
| main menu | Open the main menu |
| single player | Start a local game |
| global world | Enter global competitive mode |
| resume kingdom | Continue an existing kingdom |
Building and Economy
| Command | What It Does |
|---|---|
| build [building] | Construct a building in your capital |
| assign workers [resource] | Move workers to gold, food, wood, stone, iron, or mana production |
| unassign workers [resource] | Pull workers off a resource |
| unassign all workers | Clear all worker assignments |
| cancel action | Cancel a queued build action |
Military
| Command | What It Does |
|---|---|
| recruit [unit type] | Train warriors, archers, cavalry, or mages |
| military menu | Open the military dashboard |
| create army | Form a new army from recruited units |
| move army | Relocate an army |
| attack | Attack a neighboring kingdom or territory |
Territory and Diplomacy
| Command | What It Does |
|---|---|
| claim territory | Extend your kingdom's borders |
| territory details | Inspect a territory's resources and population |
| diplomacy menu | Open diplomatic options |
| propose [treaty] | Offer a treaty to another kingdom |
| accept / reject | Respond to a diplomacy offer |
Turns and Research
| Command | What It Does |
|---|---|
| end turn | Finish your turn (Local/Multiplayer) |
| turn summary | Review what happened this turn |
| view season | Check the current season's effects |
| research [tech] | Start researching a technology |
| cancel research | Stop the current research |
| cast spell | Cast a spell (costs mana) |
Events and Dynasty
| Command | What It Does |
|---|---|
| view events | List pending kingdom events |
| respond [option] | Answer an event prompt |
| advancement | View dynasty advancement and prestige |
Resources
Seven resources drive everything:
| Resource | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Gold | Building, recruiting, research |
| Food | Supports population |
| Wood | Basic building material |
| Stone | Fortifications and upgrades |
| Iron | Military equipment |
| Mana | Spells (50 base, 100 max, +5/turn regen) |
| Gems | Premium currency across all modes |
Tips and Tricks
1. Food first, then gold. A kingdom that runs out of food loses population, and population is what drives everything else. Keep workers on food production until you've got surplus.
2. End your turn in a safe state. When you end turn, the AI (or other players) moves. Don't leave an exposed army or a starving city — turn over and something bad will happen before your next turn.
3. Research ahead of your neighbors. Technology is a long-term advantage. Military tech wins wars, economy tech wins the peace. Pick a lane early.
4. Dynasties are the long game. Train heirs, arrange political marriages, invest in their education. A powerful ruler who dies without a strong heir sets your kingdom back a generation.
5. In Global mode, use your daily actions wisely. Five actions (ten if you're a subscriber) is not a lot. Save them for meaningful moves — not for poking your neighbor.
6. Diplomacy isn't optional. Treaties buy you time to build. A kingdom surrounded by enemies at war rarely outlasts one with alliances.
7. Events can swing a run. Pending kingdom events offer real choices with real consequences. Read them carefully before you respond — one-line decisions can cost you a generation.
Blood Lineage is a free voice and web strategy game by Lincoln Cole. Play on Alexa by saying "Alexa, open blood lineage" or at games.llitd.com/games/lineage/.
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