The first stage of the tournament "named after Van Kanigem"

I didn't develop side towns at all, and mostly only built pikemen and archers, otherwise all the money went to his army and heroes.

Well, it's time to show my hand. :)
I don't remember if I bought troops in enemy castles, I think not (they were all bought out). Ah, I remember, I bought trolls. In my own castles, I bought peasants once to capture the sawmill.
As for construction—I only built a castle, shipyard, ship, and a magic tower. That's it.

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And if it's not a secret, what did you do with the other two genies? (there are only 9)
I assume that when you were breaking through the boots, you lost 2.

You get it! :)