Cover art for Architects of the West Kingdom

Architects of the West Kingdom

2018 · BGG
Avg rating
7.72
Bayes rating
7.53
Weight
2.76 (Medium)
Players
1-5
Playtime
1 hr 20 min
Ratings count
30,388

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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?

The aim of Architects of the West Kingdom is to be the player with the most victory points (VP) at game's end. Points are gained by constructing various buildings and advancing work on the Archbishop's cathedral. Throughout the game, players need to make a lot of moral decisions. However, only at game's end will their virtue be judged. A few underhand 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.

—description from the publisher



Mechanics

Contracts Increase Value of Unchosen Resources Open Drafting Solo / Solitaire Game Tags Variable Player Powers Worker Placement

Themes

City Building Medieval Theme Construction

Publishers

Angry Lion Games Banana Games CMON Global Limited Fever Games Garphill Games Korea Boardgames Lavka Games Lord of Boards MEEPLE MeepleBR Mosaico Jogos Pixie Games Portal Games Primigenio Reflexshop Renegade Game Studios Schwerkraft-Verlag TLAMA games White Goblin Games Yayoi The Dreamer 株式会社ケンビル (KenBill)

Designers

S J Macdonald Shem Phillips