# Paladins of the West Kingdom: The Vassals Mini-Expansion

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2021
- **BGG Rating**: 8.1
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4
- **Duration**: 90-120 min
- **Weight**: 3.00 / 5
- **Designers**: S J Macdonald, Shem Phillips
- **Artists**: Mihajlo Dimitrievski
- **Publishers**: Garphill Games, Pixie Games, Primigenio, Schwerkraft-Verlag, TLAMA games
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Medieval
- **Mechanics**: Open Drafting, Solo / Solitaire Game, Worker Placement, Worker Placement, Different Worker Types

## Verdict
Perfect for those who want fewer bottlenecks and more strategic flexibility on the board.Wildcard workers ease placementDiscounts on silver and provisionsQuick and simple implementationImproves base game fluiditySmall amount of contentRequires base game to functionRECOMMENDED

## Description
Ever had that moment where you want to make a crucial move, but your worker's color just doesn't match the available spot? 'The Vassals' mini-expansion is here to solve that drama in Paladins of the West Kingdom. The star of the show are the new Yellow Workers (the Vassals), who act as 'wildcards'. They can be placed on any spot on the board, completely ignoring the color requirement of that action. But that's not all: they also give your economy a little nudge, providing a discount of 1 Silver or 1 Provision on the cost of the action where they are placed. It's the kind of upgrade that brings more flexibility and reduces the frustration of being stuck due to color mismatches.

In addition to the 8 yellow workers, the expansion includes Tavern cards and the King's Favour card, adding new layers of strategy and interaction to the base game. It's worth noting that while available for individual purchase, this mini-expansion is also included in the Collector's Box (that giant organizer box that fits everything, including sleeved cards). If you already enjoy the strategic weight of Paladins and want to give your gameplay more fluidity, the Vassals are the perfect addition. They don't change the game's core essence, but they polish the experience, allowing you to execute your plans with more precision and less dependence on the worker draft luck. It's the ideal tool for those looking to optimize their resource engine and dominate the kingdom more efficiently.

## FAQ
### Which game do I need to use this expansion?
You must own the Paladins of the West Kingdom base game.

### What exactly do the yellow workers do?
They can be placed in any spot (regardless of color) and provide a discount of 1 silver or 1 provision on the action.

### Does this expansion significantly increase game complexity?
No. It adds flexibility, but the rules are simple and quick to learn.

### Does it come with the organizer box?
If you buy the Collector's Box, yes. If you buy the mini-expansion separately, it only includes the game components.

### How many players can use the Vassals?
From 1 to 4 players, following the same player count as the base game.