Board Game Geek Rating: 5.67; Avg Player Rating: 8.18. This is the Kickstarter 'Coin Paladin Pledge' Edition by Garphill Games. Suitable for 1 - 4 players and published in 2019. It includes the core game, a set of Paladins Promos, 50 metal coins, and all unlocked stretch goals. Note: paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated otherwise. Garphill Games, along with international partners, presents this second title in the West Kingdom trilogy after Architects of the West Kingdom. Set around 900 AD in West Francia, a turbulent time. Outlying townships face threats from Saracens, Vikings, and Byzantines. Players, as noble figures, must gather workers from the city to defend, build, and spread faith. The King has sent his best knights to assist. Key features include a unique gameplay with 12 unique Paladins and over 60 cards for great depth and replayability. There are multiple victory paths, proper player interaction without 'take - that' mechanisms, an intuitive solo mode, and over 250 cards and 240 wooden tokens. The goal is to get the most victory points by building, commissioning monks, and confronting outsiders by the end of the seventh round. All components are upgraded from the start with linen finish, black core cards, etc., and 4 free promo packs are included with each copy.
To play Paladins of the West Kingdom, first set up the game according to the rulebook. Each round, pick a specific Paladin to help you and gather workers to do tasks like building outposts, fortifications, commissioning monks, and facing outsiders. As the game goes on, your faith, strength, and influence will grow, which affects your final score and the importance of your actions. The game ends after the seventh round, and the player with the most victory points wins. When handling the components, be careful not to bend the cards. Store the game in a dry place to keep the wooden tokens and cards in good condition. If you have any questions about the game, just contact The Game Steward.
