Issued in 2018, this game is the first in the West Kingdom
Series published by Garphill Games. It takes place in 850 AD in the Carolingian
Empire, which was ruled by Frankish aristocrats and was the largest western
territory since the fall of Rome. This was a period of increased cultural
activity, with rises in literacy, architecture, and scriptural studies. It is
then fitting that the goals of this game are to gain victory points by building
up facets of both the city and its culture.
In this worker-placement game
for 1-5 players, gain resources to build structures and landmarks, such as the Armory
and Treasury, for game-end points; hire apprentices to gain additional actions
and abilities; or go to the black market for resources that cost you virtue in
the eyes of the kingdom. Don’t forget to
help build the cathedral to gain virtue and victory points! When you place buildings
or help build the cathedral, your workers gather in the guildhall, and once the
last worker is placed there, the end of the game is triggered. The player with
the most points wins!
As the first game in the West
Kingdom trilogy, which also includes Viscounts of the West Kingdom and Paladins
of the West Kingdom, Architects is the least complex mechanically,
easiest to learn, and plays in 60-80 minutes. It has a nice solo mode, and its
two expansions, Age of Artisans and Works of Wonder, add variety
and new challenges. I highly recommend the entire West Kingdom series! ~ Marsha
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
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Everything you need is included.
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