Designers |
Shem Phillips S J Macdonald |
Publisher |
Garphill Games |
Players | 1-5 |
Playtime | 60-80 mins |
Suggested Age | 12 and up |
Accessories |
Architects of the West Kingdom: Metal Coins Go7 Gaming – ARCH-001 for Architects of the Western Kingdom™ Meeple Realty – Architects Cathedral Debt Chips
Deluxe Token Bundle compatible with Architects of the West Kingdom™ (set of 86)
Gaming Trunk – Architects Organizer for Architects of the West Kingdom (Natural Unstained) Sleeve Kings – North Sea (110 pack) Folded Space – Architects of the West Kingdom & Expansion
The Dicetroyers – Architects of the West Kingdom (Italy Import)
Architects of the West Kingdom: Playmat |
Expansions |
Level Up Loot 2 Architects of the West Kingdom: King’s Table Top Architects of the West Kingdom: Promo Paradise Card Set Architects of the West Kingdom: 2018 Kickstarter Promo West Kingdom Mini Card Set Garphill Games 5-Year Anniversary Promo Pack Architects of the West Kingdom: Age of Artisans Architects of the West Kingdom: Racketeer (Import) The West Kingdom Tomesaga
Sleeve Kings Sleeve Bundle – Architects Of The West Kingdom Architects of the West Kingdom: King Dan Architects of the West Kingdom: Dice Tower Pack Architects of the West Kingdom: Suzerain
Architects of the West Kingdom: Works of Wonder Architects of the West Kingdom: Collector’s Box |
Honors |
2020 Nederlandse Spellenprijs Best Expert Game Winner 2020 Nederlandse Spellenprijs Best Expert Game Nominee 2020 Gouden Ludo Best Expert Game Winner 2020 Gouden Ludo Best Expert Game Nominee 2019 UK Games Expo Best Board Game (European Style) Judges Award Winner 2019 Mensa Select Winner 2019 Kennerspiel des Jahres Recommended
2019 International Gamers Award – General Strategy: Multi-player Nominee 2019 Dragon Awards Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Board Game Nominee 2018 Swiss Gamers Award Nominee 2018 Meeples’ Choice Nominee
2018 Golden Geek Most Innovative Board Game Nominee 2018 Golden Geek Board Game of the Year Nominee 2018 Golden Geek Best Strategy Board Game Nominee 2018 Golden Geek Best Solo Board Game Nominee 2018 Golden Geek Best Board Game Artwork & Presentation Nominee 2018 Cardboard Republic Architect Laurel Nominee 2018 Board Game Quest Awards Game of the Year Nominee 2018 Board Game Quest Awards Best Strategy/Euro Game Winner 2018 Board Game Quest Awards Best Strategy/Euro Game Nominee |
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 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.
—description from the publisher
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