Although Viscounts of the West Kingdom is an engaging strategy game all on its own, the Keeper of Keys expansion adds a few new components that enhance the experience of this game. There are a few new Hero Townsfolk Cards, starting Townsfolk Cards and Player Cards, which bring new and powerful actions to the game. Also new are Treasure Chest Tiles, which players obtain with some of the new card actions. These tiles sit directly below the new player boards and bonuses are available each time a specific resource enters the game board on the space located above it. For example, two trade items on a card above a treasure slot will give you an inkwell or a build icon might allow you to treat a single build as two builds. Also new are public buildings and cards which allow you to substitute an already-built building with a public building of the same type in order to gain victory points at the end of the game, as well as both an immediate effect and ongoing abilities. I think that this expansion is worth adding to Viscounts for a richer game experience. Requires Viscounts of the West Kingdom game to play. For 1-4 players with 60-90 minutes of playing time. ~Marsha
Viscounts of the West Kingdom - Keeper of Keys Expansion
Description
Treasure Awaits!
In Viscounts of the West Kingdom: Keeper of Keys, tensions continue to rise in the King’s court. Some choose to plot in secret, forging alliances with like-minded officials. Others seek out treasures and secrets hidden deep within the castle walls. Will you remain loyal to the very end, or take your future into your own hands?
Viscounts of the West Kingdom: Keeper of Keys is an expansion. Viscounts of the West Kingdom is required to play.
Issued in 2020, this game is the third of the West Kingdom Series published by Garphill Games and wraps up this trilogy. It takes place in 980 AD, which was a medieval time, using a fictional scenario loosely based on the Frankish empire. The scene is set with a storyline that plays out during a period of the king’s decline, with poverty and unrest causing his subjects to have distrust in his ability to rule effectively. We play this game as Viscounts, who are trying to use their wisdom to help the kingdom move through this period by pleasing the people of the land while remaining loyal to the king.
In this 1-4 player game, our goals align with its theme as we gain victory points while we work on the castle, build structures, and transcribe manuscripts that hold knowledge, while trying to keep the kingdom solvent. Successfully performing these tasks will help keep our citizens informed and strong and hopefully help us earn enough points to win the game!
Other games in the West Kingdom trilogy include Architects of the West Kingdom and Paladins of the West Kingdom. Viscounts is in the middle of these two with regard to complexity. It has a solo mode, and its two expansions, Gates of Gold and Keepers of Keys, add variety and new challenges. I highly recommend the entire West Kingdom series! ~ Marsha
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 7-AD |
| Brand: | Renegade Game Studios |
| EAN/UPC: | 810011724648 |
| Length in Inches: | 9 |
| Width in Inches: | 9 |
| Height in Inches: | 1.75 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.7 |