# Architects of the West Kingdom: Extra Player Boards

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 7.9
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 60-80 min
- **Weight**: 2.47 / 5
- **Designers**: S J Macdonald, Shem Phillips
- **Artists**: Mihajlo Dimitrievski
- **Publishers**: Garphill Games, Angry Lion Games, Banana Games, Fever Games, Lord of Boards, MeepleBR, Pixie Games, Portal Games, Reflexshop, Renegade Game Studios, Schwerkraft-Verlag, TLAMA games
- **Categories**: City Building, Expansion for Base-game, Medieval
- **Mechanics**: Open Drafting, Set Collection, Variable Player Powers, Worker Placement

## Verdict
Want to spice up your Architects of the West Kingdom? This expansion adds 5 player boards with unique powers that give a special touch to your games without overcomplicating things!More strategic optionsIncreases replayabilityWell-thought-out powersEasy to integrateIt's a small expansionCan be hard to findFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
If you've ever thought Architects of the West Kingdom could use even more player options, then this expansion is for you! Originally released as part of the 2018 Kickstarter, it introduces five new player boards, each with a unique ability to add that extra spice to your games. Meet Lothaire, who helps you save wood or stone when building the Cathedral or constructing buildings. Clovis rewards you with a building card whenever you build one, which can accelerate your game engine. Bertha gives you an extra silver boost when your workers are imprisoned, and Fara allows you to rescue one of them during the Black Market reset. Lastly, Hugo offers a way to avoid debts by spending a little silver. These abilities add new strategic layers and allow for exploring different paths without overcomplicating the rules. It's one of those extras that, despite being small, makes a noticeable difference in replayability and the variety of strategies that can emerge in each game. Perfect for those who love the base game and want more variety without significantly increasing the overall complexity.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game to play with these boards?
Yes, absolutely! These are additional player boards that integrate with the base game Architects of the West Kingdom.

### How many players does this expansion support?
It adds the option to play with up to 5 players, but can also be used in games with fewer players to vary the available abilities.

### Are the new abilities very complicated?
No, the abilities are quite straightforward and easy to grasp, adding an extra layer of strategy without significantly increasing the game's overall complexity.

### What is the impact of these new abilities on the game?
They offer different ways to score and manage resources, encouraging new strategies and making each game more unique.

### Where can I find this expansion?
As it was a Kickstarter promotional item, it might be a bit harder to find. It's worth checking specialized stores or the secondary market.