As one of the royal architects, it is up to you to impress the King and maintain his noble status by constructing various landmarks and buildings throughout the kingdom. However, this task is not quite so simple. Other architects are also competing for the King’s favor and will stop at nothing to trip you up at every turn.
Collect the best materials and hire apprentices, but keep a close eye on your workforce. Your rivals will not sit idly by; they will attempt to steal your workers! In these times, it isn’t easy to play nice. Will you resist your opponents' efforts, or will you also resort to dishonest methods to achieve your goals?

Awards and Honors:
2020 Nederlandse Spellenprijs Best Expert Game Winner
2020 Nederlandse Spellenprijs Best Expert Game Nominee
2020 Gouden Ludo Best Expert Game Winner
2020 Gouden Ludo Best Expert Game Nominee
2019 UK Games Expo Best Board Game (European Style) Judges Award Winner
2019 Mensa Select Winner
2019 Kennerspiel des Jahres Recommended
2019 International Gamers Award - General Strategy: Multi-player Nominee
2019 Dragon Awards Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Board Game Nominee
2019 American Tabletop Strategy Games Nominee
2018 Swiss Gamers Award Nominee
2018 Meeples Choice Award Nominee
2018 Golden Geek Most Innovative Board Game Nominee
2018 Golden Geek Board Game of the Year Nominee
2018 Golden Geek Best Strategy Board Game Nominee
2018 Golden Geek Best Solo Board Game Nominee
2018 Golden Geek Best Board Game Artwork & Presentation Nominee
2018 Cardboard Republic Architect Laurel Nominee
2018 Board Game Quest Awards Game of the Year Nominee
2018 Board Game Quest Awards Best Strategy/Euro Game Winner
2018 Board Game Quest Awards Best Strategy/Euro Game Nominee