‘Architects of the West Kingdom’ Arrives This October

Mar 12, 2018

The first title in a new gaming trilogy from Garphill Games and Renegade Game Studios will be arriving this October. In Architects of the West Kingdom, one to five players will contend with each other in an attempt to become the king’s favorite builder in 9th Century Europe. The game is for ages 12+, plays in around 60-80 minutes, and will carry an MSRP of $50.00.

From Renegade:

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 will need to collect raw materials, hire apprentices and keep a watchful eye on their workforce. These are treacherous times. 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 the game’s end. Points are gained by constructing various Buildings and advancing work on the Archbishop’s Cathedral. Throughout the game, players will need to make a lot of moral decisions. However, only at the 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.

Features:

West Kingdom adventure with beautiful artwork and great quality components
Become an ambitious royal architect to impress the king by building notable landmarks in the kingdom
First stand-alone game in the West Kingdom Trilogy
Exciting worker-placement strategy board game for 1-5 players, ages 12 and up

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