The Architect

Fit

Teach 2.4

Teaching signal

Replay 4.0

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.7

Deep strategy

Control 3.5

More strategic control

Table feel

The Architect has a moderate level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players need to pay attention to others' strategies frequently. However, there is less emphasis on cooperation in the game.

Replay value

The Architect offers a high level of variability, strategic depth, and scalability, making it highly replayable. The presence of expansions adds further content and gameplay elements, enhancing the overall experience. While the game may take some time to learn, it offers a rewarding and engaging experience for players.

Luck profile

The Architect has a moderate level of luck involved in the game. Random elements such as dice rolls or card draws have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. However, players have substantial ability to mitigate the effects of randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role. Overall, The Architect strikes a good balance between luck and strategy.

Overview

The solo, card laying game, for lovers of architecture aged 10 and over, by Charles Ward. SUMMARY Complete the plan for a luxurious mansion, maximise the layout, and comply with 3 simple design principles. GAMEPLAY Having set aside the 2 external doors cards, the player will draw 1 card at a time and place it on, under, or next to other cards, in either orientation, covering all or part of the existing cards to create a floor plan. The floor plan must connect 2 external doors via a corridor (described as a very long room) with doors leading off to rooms. Each room scores you one point. But each penalty subtracts one point. The 3 design principles that cause a penalty are: doors that open onto walls, missing walls (making a room or corridor open to the outside world), and rooms that are inaccessible.

Mechanism

3

Enclosure Solo / Solitaire Game Tile Placement

Family

3

Contests: 18 Card Microgame Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Theme: Construction

Media

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Credits

Designers

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Charles Ward

Artists

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