Paladins of the West Kingdom vs Viscounts of the West Kingdom
A side-by-side comparison of two of the most-asked-about board games — using only verified specs from our catalogue. No invented rules, no fluff.
Specs and BoardGameGeek rankings current as of June 2026. Gaps in our data show as a dash (—).
| Paladins of the West Kingdom | Viscounts of the West Kingdom | |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2019 | 2020 |
| Players | 1–4 | 1–4 |
| Playtime | ~90 min | ~60 min |
| Recommended age | 12+ | 12+ |
| Complexity (BGG weight) | 3.7 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 |
| BGG rank | #81 | #196 |
| Designers | S J Macdonald, Shem Phillips | S J Macdonald, Shem Phillips |
| Key mechanics | End Game Bonuses, Market, Open Drafting, Solo / Solitaire Game | Area Majority / Influence, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, End Game Bonuses, Hand Management |
Both games share these mechanics: End Game Bonuses, Solo / Solitaire Game.
Which should you get?
Based only on the specs above — not on opinion:
- Viscounts of the West Kingdom is the lighter, easier-to-teach game (3.5 vs 3.7 of 5), while Paladins of the West Kingdom offers more decision depth for experienced players.
- If table time matters, Viscounts of the West Kingdom is the shorter game (~60 min vs ~90 min).
- On raw BoardGameGeek ranking, Paladins of the West Kingdom currently sits higher (#81 vs #196).
Both are well-loved games; the "right" one depends on your group. Read the full entries for Paladins of the West Kingdom and Viscounts of the West Kingdom.
Where to buy
Paladins of the West Kingdom
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Common questions
Is Paladins of the West Kingdom or Viscounts of the West Kingdom harder to learn?
Viscounts of the West Kingdom is the easier of the two to learn — 3.5 of 5 on BoardGameGeek versus 3.7 of 5 for Paladins of the West Kingdom.
Which is faster to play, Paladins of the West Kingdom or Viscounts of the West Kingdom?
Viscounts of the West Kingdom is the quicker game at about 60 minutes, versus roughly 90 minutes for Paladins of the West Kingdom.
How many players do Paladins of the West Kingdom and Viscounts of the West Kingdom support?
Paladins of the West Kingdom plays with 1–4 players; Viscounts of the West Kingdom plays with 1–4 players.