The Architect
- Players: 1–4 players
- Play time: 20–40 min
- BGG rating: 6.9
About The Architect
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.
- Designer
- Charles Ward
- Age
- 10+
- Best with
- 1 player (BGG community)
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How many players can play The Architect?
The Architect plays with 1–4 players.
What is the best player count for The Architect?
BoardGameGeek community voters say The Architect is best with 1 player (2 votes).
How long does The Architect take to play?
A game of The Architect takes 20–40 min.
What age is The Architect for?
The recommended minimum age for The Architect is 10+.
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