Rolling Realms Promo Realms: Hokkaido, Obsession, Architects
By Stonemaier Games US & International Store | Published: 2026-10-30
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to play the Hokkaido, Obsession, and Architects of the West Kingdom promo realms for Rolling Realms, with setup tips and common mistakes to avoid.
Quick Answer
Each promo realm adds six new cards that replace or mix with the core game's realm deck. To play, shuffle the promo cards into your existing realm deck or use them as a standalone set, then follow the standard Rolling Realms rules with the new realm-specific scoring conditions.
Why Promo Realms Change the Game
Promo realms are designed to add variety and fresh strategic decisions to Rolling Realms. Each set of six cards introduces a unique scoring focus—like building in Hokkaido, managing reputation in Obsession, or constructing buildings in Architects of the West Kingdom—so you'll need to adapt your dice placement priorities.
Because these cards require the core game, they're an easy way to expand your experience without learning a whole new rulebook. However, they do add complexity, so they're best for players already comfortable with the base game's flow.
How to Set Up and Play Promo Realms
- 1. Shuffle the promo cards into the realm deck: Take the six promo cards from your chosen set and shuffle them into the standard Rolling Realms realm deck. For your first game, you can also use them as a standalone deck of six realms, but mixing provides more variety. Check that you have exactly six promo cards before shuffling; missing cards can unbalance the deck.
- 2. Deal realms as normal: Follow the core game's setup: deal one realm card per player from the shuffled deck. If you're mixing, each player will see a mix of core and promo realms, so be ready to adapt your strategy to the realm you draw. Remember that promo realms are not necessarily harder—just different—so don't overthink the draw.
- 3. Play with standard Rolling Realms rules: Each round, roll the dice and assign them to your realm cards following the core rules. The promo cards use the same action types (e.g., gain resources, build, score) but with realm-specific scoring conditions, so read each card carefully. If a promo card's text seems unclear, compare it to a similar core realm card to see how the mechanic usually works.
Promo Realm Packs
- Rolling Realms Promo: Architects of the West Kingdom: This set of 6 promo cards is inspired by Architects of the West Kingdom and requires the Rolling Realms core game. If you enjoy worker-placement and building strategies, this realm gives you a familiar scoring angle to explore.
Rolling Realms Promo: Architects of the West Kingdom - Rolling Realms Promo: Hokkaido: This set of 6 promo cards is inspired by Hokkaido and requires the Rolling Realms core game. Hokkaido's realm focuses on spatial placement, so it's a great pick if you like planning your dice placements around area control.
Rolling Realms Promo: Hokkaido - Rolling Realms Promo: Obsession: This set of 6 promo cards is inspired by Obsession and requires the Rolling Realms core game. Obsession's realm emphasizes reputation and timing, making it a good choice for players who enjoy engine-building and careful resource management.
