# Architects of the West Kingdom: King Dan

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2020
- **BGG Rating**: 7.7
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-5
- **Duration**: 60-80 min
- **Weight**: 2.00 / 5
- **Designers**: S J Macdonald, Shem Phillips
- **Artists**: Mihajlo Dimitrievski
- **Publishers**: Garphill Games, Korea Boardgames, Schwerkraft-Verlag
- **Categories**: City Building, Expansion for Base-game, Medieval
- **Mechanics**: Open Drafting, Worker Placement

## Verdict
If you love Architects of the West Kingdom, King Dan shows up as a cheap trick that clears debt instantly.Easy to useLow costFull integrationLimited impactSingle cardDepends on base gameRECOMMENDED

## Description
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.

## FAQ
### 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.