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Architekton (2005)

2 players · 30–45 min · age 8+ · ★ 5.5 on BGG

Players
2
Play time
30–45 min
Age
8+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
5.5/10

Best for 2 players aged 8+ who like abstract strategy games — medium-light complexity, plays in 30–45 min.

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Architekton board game box cover

About Architekton

A tile laying game somewhat like Carcassonne / Fjorde where you are placing landscape tiles to gain points. Tiles are laid out in an alternating pattern, kind of like a chess board. Tiles alternate between building tiles on one diagonal and landscape tiles on the other. As soon as a building with your house is surrounded, you get 1 point if all the landscapes match, but you lose 1, 2, or 3 points if 1, 2, or 3 of the surrounding landscapes do not match. You can remove your ho…

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Mechanics: Set Collection, Tile Placement · Designer: Michael Schacht

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Architekton FAQ

How many players is Architekton?
Architekton plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 8 and up.
How long does Architekton take to play?
A game of Architekton takes 30–45 min, at medium-light complexity (1.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Architekton any good?
Architekton rates 5.5/10 from 1,003 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy / ancient game built around set collection, tile placement.