| Title | The Architect: Paris |
| Developer(s) | Enodo Games |
| Publisher(s) | 5PM STUDIO |
| Release Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Size | 1.85 GB |
| Genre | PC > Casual, Indie |
The Architect: Paris is a popular board game released in 2014 by Asmodee Editions. It was designed by renowned game designer, Michael Kiesling, and illustrated by Chris Quilliams. The game is set in Paris in the late 19th century and players take on the role of architects competing to create the most prestigious buildings and landmarks in the city.
Gameplay
The gameplay of The Architect: Paris is centered around two main components: city tiles and building cards. The city tiles represent the different districts of Paris and are randomly placed to form the game board. Building cards, on the other hand, depict different historical landmarks and buildings of Paris and have corresponding victory points.
The goal of the game is to strategically place city tiles and build different structures to score the most victory points. Each player starts with a player board which represents their own construction site. This is where they will lay out their city tiles and building cards to build their structures.
On their turn, a player can either take a city tile and place it on their player board or select a building card and add it to their collection. Placing city tiles should be done strategically, as certain combinations can unlock bonus points and special abilities. Building cards, on the other hand, require resources to be built and can also provide end-game scoring opportunities.
As the game progresses, players will also have the opportunity to gain bonus points through completing specific city tile patterns and building iconic structures such as the Eiffel Tower or Notre-Dame. The game ends when there are no more city tiles left to place or when a player has completed all their building cards. The player with the most victory points is declared the winner.
Expansions
Since its release, The Architect: Paris has had two expansions: The Architects: London and The Architects: Queenies. These expansions add new city tiles and building cards to the game, as well as introduce new mechanics and gameplay elements. This allows for even more replayability and strategic depth.
Reception
The Architect: Paris has been well-received by both casual and serious board game players. Its simple yet strategic gameplay, beautiful artwork, and immersive theme have been praised by critics and fans alike. It has also won several awards, including the prestigious Spiel des Jahres in 2014.
The game’s representation of Paris and its historical landmarks has also been commended, with players feeling like they are truly building the city as they play. The use of city tiles also adds a unique element to the game, as players must think carefully about how to place them in order to maximize their scoring opportunities.
Conclusion
The Architect: Paris is a must-have for any board game enthusiast or Paris lover. Its elegant gameplay, stunning artwork, and immersive theme make it a joy to play. With its expansions, the game offers even more content and replayability. So gather your friends, put on some French music, and get ready to build the most prestigious and beautiful city in the world in The Architect: Paris.
System Requirements
Minimum:- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64 bits
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs) or AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core Processor (4 CPUs) @ 2.5GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 960 or AMD R9 280
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 40 GB available space
- Additional Notes: The game is in Early Access; minimum specifications may change during development.
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64 bits
- Processor: Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.2GHZ (4 CPUs) or AMD X8 FX-8350 @ 4GHZ (8 CPUs)
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1070 or AMD RX VEGA-56
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 40 GB available space
- Additional Notes: The game is in Early Access, recommended specifications may change during development.