Paladins of the West Kingdom 2019
Designed by S J Macdonald, Shem Phillips
What it is
A heavy medieval game for 1-4 players (~90 min), built around end game bonuses, market, open drafting.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #81 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
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How to play Paladins of the West Kingdom
Paladins of the West Kingdom is a heavy game (rated 3.7 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 1–4 players, runs about 90 minutes and is aimed at ages 12 and up. It's a Medieval game where the core of play revolves around End Game Bonuses, Market and Open Drafting. A heavy medieval game for 1-4 players (~90 min), built around end game bonuses, market, open drafting. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #81 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Paladins of the West Kingdom
How many players is Paladins of the West Kingdom?
Paladins of the West Kingdom plays with 1–4 players.
Can you play Paladins of the West Kingdom solo?
Yes — Paladins of the West Kingdom supports 1 player, so it has a solo (single-player) mode. It also scales up to 4.
Does Paladins of the West Kingdom work with 2 players?
Yes — Paladins of the West Kingdom plays 1–4, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Paladins of the West Kingdom take to play?
About 90 minutes per game.
Is Paladins of the West Kingdom hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 3.7 out of 5 — heavy — a meatier, more demanding game. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Paladins of the West Kingdom for?
The publisher recommends ages 12 and up.
Is Paladins of the West Kingdom beginner-friendly?
It's on the heavier side — BGG weight 3.7/5 — so Paladins of the West Kingdom leans toward experienced players rather than first-timers. (Inferred from its weight, not a review.)
What kind of game is Paladins of the West Kingdom?
Paladins of the West Kingdom is a Medieval game, built on End Game Bonuses, Market, Open Drafting.
Where to buy Paladins of the West Kingdom
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