Board Game Geek Rating: 5.67
Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 8.18
Players: 1 to 4
Published: 2019
Content Notes: Kickstarter “Coin Paladin Pledge” Edition of Paladins of the West Kingdom by Garphill Games. Includes core game, set of Paladins Promos, set of 50 metal coins, and all unlocked stretch goals. Please note: unless otherwise stated paid add ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included.

Garphill Games , in association with our international partners, are proud to bring you Paladins of the West Kingdom. This is the second title in the West Kingdom trilogy of games, following on from Architects of the West Kingdom.

Paladins of the West Kingdom is set at a turbulent time of West Francia’s story, circa 900 AD. Despite recent efforts to develop the city, outlying townships are still under threat from outsiders. Saracens scout the borders, while Vikings plunder wealth and livestock. Even the Byzantines from the East have shown their darker side. As noble men and women, players must gather workers from the city to defend against enemies, build fortifications and spread faith throughout the country. Fortunately you are not alone. In his great wisdom, the King has sent his finest knights to help in our efforts. So ready the horses and sharpen the swords. The Paladins are approaching.

Key features:

• Unique gameplay experience with interesting and tough
• 12 unique Paladins and more than 60 Townsfolk and Outsider Cards provide a huge amount of depth and replayability
• Multiple paths to victory, thanks to the suspension system, attribute tracks and wide array of potential Townsfolk and Outsider combinations
• Just the right amount of player interaction, with no take-that mechanisms
• Intuitive and easy to use solo play mode
• Over 250 cards and 240 wooden tokens

Aim of the Game

The aim of Paladins of the West Kingdom is to be the player with the most victory points (VP) at game’s end. Points are gained by building outposts and fortifications, commissioning monks and confronting outsiders. Each round, players wants to enlist the help of a specific Paladin and gather workers to carry out tasks. As the game progresses, players will slowly increase their faith, strength and influence. Not only wants their final score, but they want to determine the significance of their actions. The game is at the end of the seventh round.

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Components

Total card counts for sleeving (including promo):
54 x 86mm – 126 Cards
43 x 67mm – 129 Cards

For this Kickstarter we have not had any stretch goals. Instead, all components will be upgraded from day one! Linen finish, black core cards, premium wooden tokens, thicker box, thick player boards, solo mode, etc, etc. On top of that, we’re so giving away 4 free promo packs with each copy of Paladins: 

Paladins of the West Kingdom is set at a turbulent time of West Francia’s story, circa 900 AD. Despite recent efforts to develop the city, outlying townships are still under threat from outsiders. Saracens scout the borders, while Vikings plunder wealth and livestock. Even the Byzantines from the east have shown their darker side.

As noble men and women, players must gather workers from the city to defend against enemies, build fortifications and spread faith throughout the land. Fortunately you are not alone. In his great wisdom, the King has sent his finest knights to help aid in our efforts. So ready the horses and sharpen the swords. The Paladins are approaching.

The aim of Paladins of the West Kingdom is to be the player with the most victory points (VP) at game’s end. Points are gained by building outposts and fortifications, commissioning monks and confronting outsiders. Each round, players will enlist the help of a specific Paladin and gather workers to carry out tasks. As the game progresses, players will slowly increase their faith, strength and influence. Not only will these affect their final score, but they will also determine the significance of their actions. The game is concluded at the end of the seventh round.

–From the publisher

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