Architects of the Western Kingdom is set around the year 850, towards the end of the Carolingian Empire. The players are architects trying to impress the king. They try to maintain their prestige by building various buildings in areas he conquered.

The players must collect resources, hire apprentices and keep a close eye on their manpower. These are treacherous times and the competition will not stop trying to slow down your process. Will you remain honorable or will you join the ranks of thieves and traders on the black market?

The Games Friends: “Architects of the Western Kingdom is a fun board game, with a nice twist on the well-known worker placement mechanism. You can perform most actions as many times as there are workers, so it pays to do the same action several times in a row. Just like Rovers van de Noordzee, this is once again highly recommended for enthusiasts of worker placements!”