Architects of the West Kingdom: King Dan

Garphill Games, Korea Boardgames, Schwerkraft-Verlag · Board game · 2020
8.7 Ludopedia 7.7 BGG 1–5 Solo 60–80 min Weight 2.0/5
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RECOMMENDED

If you love Architects of the West Kingdom, King Dan shows up as a cheap trick that clears debt instantly.

Highlights
  • Easy to use
  • Low cost
  • Full integration
Keep in mind
  • Limited impact
  • Single card
  • Depends on base game
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Architects of the West Kingdom: King Dan promo arrives as a small yet handy add‑on for the base game. The card introduces the apprentice King Dan, who lets you, as an action, discard a Building Plan to eliminate one debt. This straightforward mechanic fits neatly into the planning phases, helping you clean up your debt pile and keep resource flow smooth. Because the expansion preserves the original Worker Placement and Open Drafting rules, there is no extra learning curve – just shuffle the card into the Apprentice deck and start using it. The component is inexpensive, with minimal text that’s easy to memorize, making it perfect for players who want a strategic tweak without overloading the game. The medieval theme remains intact, reinforcing the city‑building and resource‑management atmosphere. While it’s a single card, it can swing critical decisions, especially in tighter games where every debt counts. If you already enjoy Architects of the West Kingdom, adding King Dan is a no‑brainer; if you haven’t tried the base game yet, you might want to start there before splurging on promos. In short, it’s a cheap, thematic, and functional boost that offers extra debt‑management options without complicating play.

Expansion for

Published additional content

1 items

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1–5 players
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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Families

History: Francia Promotional: Cards Promotional: Game Boy Geek Series: The West Kingdom Trilogy (Garphill Games)
Publisher Garphill Games, Korea Boardgames, Schwerkraft-Verlag
Designer S J Macdonald, Shem Phillips
Artist Mihajlo Dimitrievski

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
How many players can use the King Dan card?
It works in games with 1 to 5 players, as long as the base game is being played.
Does the card add extra playing time?
Virtually none – discarding a building to remove a debt takes only a few seconds.
Do I need the base game to use the card?
Yes, the promo is an expansion and only functions within Architects of the West Kingdom.
Is the card hard to understand?
Not at all. The text is short and straightforward, easy to memorize even for newcomers.
What’s the price of the card in Brazil?
R$ 22,22 (boleto payment, as listed on Ludostore).
Does the card interfere with Open Drafting mechanics?
No. It simply provides an extra action during the worker placement phase.