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Architects of the West Kingdom
Shem Phillips, S.J. Macdonald · Renegade / Garphill · 2018
Worker accumulation — more workers in one spot means more power. But opponents can capture and imprison them.
Players
1–5
Time
80 min
Ages
12+
Difficulty
Medium
Why you'll like it
- Worker accumulation creates tension
- Virtue track adds moral dimension
- Solo to 5 players
- Capturing workers is satisfying
- West Kingdom trilogy
How it plays
In Architects of the West Kingdom, players are architects helping to build a cathedral. You place workers on locations around the city to gather resources, hire apprentices, and construct buildings.
Workers pile up on locations, and other players can capture them and send them to prison for a reward. You also choose between virtue and corruption, which affects how you score. It's a medium-weight game about efficiency and timing.
May not be for you if…
- Virtue system can confuse
- Experienced players advantage
- Random construction market
- Longer at 5
Best for
Worker-placement fansmedieval loverssolo
Awards
- 2019Mensa SelectMensa Select
Where to buy
- AmazonCheck price →
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Common questions
How long does Architects of the West Kingdom take?
About 80 minutes once everyone knows the rules.
How many people can play Architects of the West Kingdom?
It plays 1 to 5 players, including a solo mode.
What age is Architects of the West Kingdom for?
The publisher recommends ages 12 and up.
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