South Sea Princess Klam Klam

Basic Stats

Stat	Value
Type	Princess
Cost	6
Succession Points	None (0)
Coronation Effect	All cards cost 1 less to buy (minimum cost 1)
Set	Basic Set

Rating: A

Klam Klam's continuous cost reduction is deceptively powerful. After coronation, every card in the market costs 1 less, including:

City (4→3 coins)
Metropolis (6→5 coins)
Duke (8→7 coins)
Imperial Capital (11→10 coins)
Imperial Crown (13→12 coins)

The cumulative effect over multiple turns of buying is enormous, especially in 2-player games.

Strengths

Universal cost reduction: Applies to every card, no exceptions
Late-game accessibility: High-cost cards like Margrave and Duke become significantly easier to buy
Permanent effect: Lasts for the rest of the game after coronation

Weaknesses

Zero base succession points: Requires other cards to generate points
In multiplayer, opponents benefit too: Most effective in 2-player games
No immediate impact: No effect before coronation

Strategy Guide

Coronation Timing Is Critical

The faster you coronate Klam Klam, the more turns you have to exploit the cost reduction. Aim to coronate by turn 8–10 if possible.

High-Value Targets After Coronation

Card	New Cost	Value Increase
Metropolis	5 coins	Buy it a turn earlier
Margrave	5 coins	3 pts + 3 coin for only 5 — insane value
Duke	7 coins	6 pts becomes much more accessible
Imperial Crown	12 coins	Now within reach in strong economic games

Synergies

Card	Reason
Metropolis	5 coins after reduction — buy it faster
Margrave	Becomes even more efficient at cost 5
Duke	6 points for 7 coins — strong value
Bank	Pair with Cities to maximize coin generation
Stargazing Witch	Deck control ensures you hit the coins you need

Summary

Klam Klam is the economic dominator. Her cost reduction snowballs with every purchase after coronation. In 2-player games, early coronation creates an almost insurmountable advantage. Crown her early, buy everything cheaper, and win with sheer card value.