Rating: 8.8 Excellent
Popularity:18
Difficulty:Easy
Year:2018
Players: 1-5 players
Playing time: 60-80 minutes
Age:12+

Official Site: Architects of the West Kingdom Renegade Studios


Created by: Shem Phillips, S J Macdonald, Mihajlo Dimitrievski

Published by: Garphill Games, Angry Lion Games, Banana Games

Alternate Names: Architectes du royaume de l'ouest, Architekten des Westfrankenreichs, Architetti del Regno Occidentale, Arquitectos del Reino del Oeste, Arquitetos do Reino Ocidental

Description:

Architects of the West Kingdom is set at the end of the Carolingian Empire, circa 850 AD.

As royal architects, players compete to impress their King and maintain their noble status by constructing various landmarks throughout his newly appointed domain.

Players need to collect raw materials, hire apprentices, and keep a watchful eye on their workforce.

These are treacherous times, and rival architects will stop at nothing to slow your progress. Will you remain virtuous, or be found in the company of thieves and black marketeers?

Prices:
Retail Price:$50
Ebay:$50
Expansions:
Architects of the West Kingdom: Extra Apprentices
Architects of the West Kingdom: Extra Buildings
Architects of the West Kingdom: Extra Player Boards
Garphill Games 5-Year Anniversary Promo Pack


Check these Posts:

Components

  • 1 Main Board
  • 5 Double-sided Player Boards
  • 40 Apprentice Cards
  • 40 Building Cards
  • 35 Clay
  • 40 Wood
  • 40 Stone
  • 50 Silver
  • 25 Gold
  • 30 Marble
  • 10 Player Markers (In 5 Colors)
  • 100 Workers (In 5 Colors)
  • 22 Debt Cards
  • 10 Black Market Cards
  • 11 Reward Cards
  • 6 Multiplier Cards

Object of the Game

The aim of Architects of the West Kingdom is to be the player with the most Victory Points (VP) at the game's end. Points are gained by constructing various Buildings and advancing work on the Cathedral.

Throughout the game, players will need to make a lot of moral decisions. However, only at the game's end will their Virtue be judged. A few underhanded deals here and there might not seem like much, but fall too far and you will be punished. The game ends once a set number of constructions have been completed. …



In Architects of the West Kingdom: Age of Artisans, journeymen have returned to the city as master craftsmen, equipped with knowledge of new crafts and tools.

The guildhall has never been so busy! While some apprentices spend time learning new skills, others adorn the city's buildings with everything from golden tapestries, to stained glass windows.

But don't let the shimmer of lights and fancy wares deceive you. For not all that glitters is gold.

Components

  • 2 Orange Player Markers
  • 20 Orange Workers
  • 6 Artisans (In 6 Colors)
  • 1 Black Market Overlay Card
  • 12 Building Cards
  • 24 Craft Cards
  • 12 Apprentice Cards
  • 1 Guildhall Board
  • 6 Player Aids
  • 2 Double-sided Player Boards
  • 1 Score Pad
  • Instructions

Setup

Setup Architects of the West Kingdom as described in the original rulebook, with the following changes: …



Architects Of The West Kingdom - How To Play

Rahdo Runs Through - Architects of the West Kingdom

Miami Dice: Architects of the West Kingdom

Architects of the West Kingdom Preview by Man Vs Meeple

The Broken Meeple - Architects of the West Kingdom Review

Tantrum House Board Game Review


Continue Reading