2022S J Macdonald, Shem Phillips
- Videos
- 110
- Creators
- 77
Mainly reviews
1 - 4 players60 - 90 minHeavy weight
Architects of the West Kingdom
2018S J Macdonald, Shem Phillips
- Videos
- 78
- Creators
- 71
Mainly reviews. Architects of the West Kingdom is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 39 reviews, 11 how-to-play guides, 13 recorded sessions, 4 unboxings, and 11 other videos.
1 - 5 players
60 - 80 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting
From BoardGameGeek
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
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Architects of the West Kingdom has 78 videos from 71 creators: 39 reviews, 11 how-to-play guides, 13 playthroughs, 4 unboxings and 11 other videos. They date from 2017 to September 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "Architects Of The West Kingdom - How To Play" by Watch It Played, which runs 25 min. For a quicker teach, "Pit Stop: Architects of the West Kingdom" by The Game Pit (The Game Pit) runs 7 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Miami Dice: Architects of the West Kingdom" by The Dice Tower. 36 creators have reviewed it. To see it played, watch "solomode games - Architects of the West Kingdom Kickstarter Preview" by SoloMode Games, one of 13 playthroughs.
If you like it, try Wayfarers of the South Tigris, Legacy of Yu, Viscounts of the West Kingdom and Raiders of the North Sea, also by Shem Phillips. It appears in convention videos from Spiel Essen 2017.
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About Architects of the West Kingdom
From BoardGameGeek:
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
Designers
S J Macdonald, Shem Phillips
Artist
Mihajlo Dimitrievski
Publisher
Garphill Games
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