The Kingdom is in trouble. Despite recent efforts to develop the city, outlying townships are still under threat from outsiders. Vikings are sweeping across the land, taking everything they can get their hands on. Saracen scouts are probing the borders, and the Byzantines are never far behind. Villages need protection, faith needs restoring, and the King's patience is wearing thin.
And guess who's been handed the job of saving the day? You. Well, you and a handful of paladins. Welcome to Paladins of the West Kingdom! No pressure…
Set around 900 AD, in West Francia, this deep strategic adventure puts you in charge of gathering workers, recruiting useful townsfolk, and building a reputation worthy of the King's attention. You'll have seven rounds to make your mark. Build outposts and fortifications, commission monks and confront outsiders to achieve your goals.
Each round, and there are seven of them, you'll choose a Paladin to lend a hand and gather workers from the Tavern to complete the King’s Orders. It’s fast-paced but you can make it even faster with Criminals. They can be surprisingly useful, acting as wild workers. But each one brings a Suspicion card and when the Inquisition kicks in, you might get in trouble…
You'll need to balance your resources, plan your engine, and keep an eye on your rivals as everyone competes for the best opportunities. Complete the King's Orders, build your reputation, and squeeze every last Victory Point out of your seven rounds.
So, sharpen your swords, recruit your crew, and try to keep your conscience clean. The kingdom needs heroes. Preferably solvent ones.
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We would like to thank S.J. Macdonald and Shem Phillips, the game designers, as well as the architects from Garphill Games, for letting us add their game to BGA. And let’s take a moment to thank TagGerr for the platform’s version.
This was your Monday release.
Stay vigilant, guard your reputation, settle your debts before the Inquisition comes knocking. Take care and play fair…
