Board Game Geek Rating: 7.50. Average Player Rating: 7.88. Suitable for 1 - 5 players, published in 2019. This is the retail edition of Architects of the West Kingdom by Garphill Games, including the core game. Garphill Games, along with international partners, proudly presents this first - title in a brand - new game trilogy, following the famous North Sea Trilogy. Set around 850 AD at the end of the Carolingian Empire, players act as royal architects. They compete to impress the King and keep their status by building landmarks in the new domain. You'll need to gather raw materials, hire apprentices, and watch your workforce. Rival architects are tough opponents. Key features include a unique worker - placement system, variable player powers, over 30 unique buildings and apprentices, multiple victory paths, a highly interactive experience without negative mechanics, an easy - to - use play mode, and over 160 cards and 280 wooden tokens. The aim is to have the most Victory Points (VP) at the end. Points come from building structures and working on the Cathedral. You'll face many moral decisions, and your virtue will be judged only at the end. A few bad deals can lead to punishment. The game ends after a set number of constructions. Click to download the rulebook and appendix. Total card counts for sleeving: 118 cards of 54 x 86mm and 49 cards of 43 x 67mm. We're happy to support campaigns and use a large part of your spending on this game to back new Kickstarter games. Contact us if you have purchase or game - related questions.
To play Architects of the West Kingdom, first, set up the game using the included over 160 cards and 280 wooden tokens. Each player takes on the role of a royal architect. Start by collecting raw materials, hiring apprentices, and constructing landmarks in the King's domain. Throughout the game, make moral decisions when dealing with rival architects and various game situations. Remember, your virtue will be judged only at the end of the game, so don't make too many underhanded deals. To win, aim to get the most Victory Points (VP) by building buildings and advancing work on the Cathedral. The game ends once a set number of constructions are completed. As for maintenance, keep the cards and tokens in a dry place to prevent damage. If the cards get dirty, you can gently wipe them with a soft, dry cloth. When storing the game, make sure all components are neatly packed to avoid losing any pieces.
