Guildlands
2025Ken Boyter, Kedric Winks
- Videos
- 18
- Creators
- 14
Mainly reviews. Guildlands is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 9 reviews, 2 how-to-play guides, 3 unboxings, and 4 other videos.
2 - 6 players
45 - 90 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting
From BoardGameGeek
In the world of Dragoria, the realm of Thornshire lies in chaos. A horde of ancient dragons have devastated the land, reducing cities and towns to smouldering ruins. Survivors have retreated into caves, waiting for the chance to rebuild their lives. Thornshire's Queen has issued a royal decree: the Guilds must restore the realm and surpass its former glory. The capital city of Ferrum's Ford will rise again, shaped by the finest craftspeople of the Royal Guilds: Road Toll Collectors, Merchants, Gardeners, Wizards, Druids and the City Watch. Each Guild brings unique expertise to honour the past and forge the future. Amid this noble mission, rivalries simmer. Tempted by power and wealth, the Guilds vie for dominance as they shape the city's future. Will the scorched lands thrive again? Will Ferrum's Ford rise to unmatched splendour? Which Guild will win the Queen's favour and claim ultimate victory? Tile Actions: On your turn, you MUST perform one of two tile actions. The first action is to choose to take and add a new tile to the board. You may select to take a tile from the pool or risk taking the face-down tile from the top of the stack. The second action you may choose would be to rotate a tile on the City's edge to a more self-rewarding configuration. Be warned...your opponents are watching your every move. Special Actions: Once per turn you may perform a special action. Special actions allow you place your workers on the board or use your Guilds unique abilities. Choose wisely how you use these abilities as they are limited. OF COURSE THERE'S MONEY INVOLVED!!! You can obtain an additional tile or special action on your turn but there is a cost! Is the reward greater for the investment or the bonus points at the end of the game for unspent gold? Guild Boards: The Guild Boards detail each Guild's unique abilities as well as their goal in claiming the Queen's favor! Study all the boards carefully as each is specific to its own Guild. -description from the publisher
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Which Guildlands video should I watch?
Guildlands has 18 videos from 14 creators: 9 reviews, 2 how-to-play guides, 3 unboxings and 4 other videos. They date from 2025 to July 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "Guildlands Unboxing & How to Play | Ken Boyter & Kedric Winks | Outset Media | Releases at GENCON25" by Fun With Boxes, which runs 23 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Guildlands Review: Best on the Block" by The Dice Tower. 9 creators have reviewed it.
If you like it, try Fountains, Cadaver, Shadow Ninjas and Psychobabble, also by Kedric Winks. It appears in convention videos from Gen Con 2025 and UK Games Expo 2025.
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About Guildlands
From BoardGameGeek:
In the world of Dragoria, the realm of Thornshire lies in chaos. A horde of ancient dragons have devastated the land, reducing cities and towns to smouldering ruins. Survivors have retreated into caves, waiting for the chance to rebuild their lives. Thornshire's Queen has issued a royal decree: the Guilds must restore the realm and surpass its former glory. The capital city of Ferrum's Ford will rise again, shaped by the finest craftspeople of the Royal Guilds: Road Toll Collectors, Merchants, Gardeners, Wizards, Druids and the City Watch. Each Guild brings unique expertise to honour the past and forge the future. Amid this noble mission, rivalries simmer. Tempted by power and wealth, the Guilds vie for dominance as they shape the city's future. Will the scorched lands thrive again? Will Ferrum's Ford rise to unmatched splendour? Which Guild will win the Queen's favour and claim ultimate victory? Tile Actions: On your turn, you MUST perform one of two tile actions. The first action is to choose to take and add a new tile to the board. You may select to take a tile from the pool or risk taking the face-down tile from the top of the stack. The second action you may choose would be to rotate a tile on the City's edge to a more self-rewarding configuration. Be warned...your opponents are watching your every move. Special Actions: Once per turn you may perform a special action. Special actions allow you place your workers on the board or use your Guilds unique abilities. Choose wisely how you use these abilities as they are limited. OF COURSE THERE'S MONEY INVOLVED!!! You can obtain an additional tile or special action on your turn but there is a cost! Is the reward greater for the investment or the bonus points at the end of the game for unspent gold? Guild Boards: The Guild Boards detail each Guild's unique abilities as well as their goal in claiming the Queen's favor! Study all the boards carefully as each is specific to its own Guild. -description from the publisher
Designers
Ken Boyter, Kedric Winks
Artist
Laszlo Riba
Publisher
Outset Media
Categories
City Building
Mechanics