{"product_id":"architects-of-the-west-kingdom","title":"Architects of the West Kingdom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWill you be a virtuous or nefarious servant of the king? Build your way to glory!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArchitects of the West Kingdom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aim of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eArchitects of the West Kingdom\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDesigner: Shem Phillips and S J Macdonald\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIllustrator: Mihajlo Dimitrievski\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2020 Nederlandse Spellenprijs Best Expert Game Winner\u003cbr\u003e2020 Nederlandse Spellenprijs Best Expert Game Nominee\u003cbr\u003e2020 Gouden Ludo Best Expert Game Winner\u003cbr\u003e2020 Gouden Ludo Best Expert Game Nominee\u003cbr\u003e2019 UK Games Expo Best Board Game (European Style) Judges Award Winner\u003cbr\u003e2019 Mensa Select Winner\u003cbr\u003e2019 Kennerspiel des Jahres Recommended\u003cbr\u003e2019 International Gamers Award - General Strategy: Multi-player Nominee\u003cbr\u003e2019 Dragon Awards Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Board Game Nominee\u003cbr\u003e2019 American Tabletop Strategy Games Nominee\u003cbr\u003e2018 Swiss Gamers Award Nominee\u003cbr\u003e2018 Meeples Choice Award Nominee\u003cbr\u003e2018 Golden Geek Most Innovative Board Game Nominee\u003cbr\u003e2018 Golden Geek Board Game of the Year Nominee\u003cbr\u003e2018 Golden Geek Best Strategy Board Game Nominee\u003cbr\u003e2018 Golden Geek Best Solo Board Game Nominee\u003cbr\u003e2018 Golden Geek Best Board Game Artwork \u0026amp; Presentation Nominee\u003cbr\u003e2018 Cardboard Republic Architect Laurel Nominee\u003cbr\u003e2018 Board Game Quest Awards Game of the Year Nominee\u003cbr\u003e2018 Board Game Quest Awards Best Strategy\/Euro Game Winner\u003cbr\u003e2018 Board Game Quest Awards Best Strategy\/Euro Game Nominee\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 - 5\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 - 80 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garphill Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44267878023344,"sku":null,"price":129.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/3121\/4512\/files\/Architects-of-the-West-Kingdom-at-Bea-DnD-Games.jpg?v=1741918894","url":"https:\/\/www.beadndgames.co.nz\/products\/architects-of-the-west-kingdom","provider":"Bea DnD Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}