BGG rank #437 · 2006

The Pillars of the Earth

The Pillars of the Earth (2006) is #437 in the BoardGameGeek Top 1000: 2–4 players, 90–120 min, ages 12+. Designed by Michael Rieneck, Stefan Stadler.

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Year: 2006
Players: 2–4
Play time: 90–120 min
Age: 12+

About the game

Die Säulen der Erde / The Pillars of the Earth is based on the bestselling novel by Ken Follett and the 2006 game in the Kosmos line of literature-based games.At the beginning of the 13th century, construction of the greatest and most beautiful cathedral in England begins.

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Mechanics

Events Market Turn Order: Claim Action Turn Order: Random Worker Placement Worker Placement, Different Worker Types

Designers

Michael Rieneck Stefan Stadler

Artists

Michael Menzel, Anke Pohl, Thilo Rick

Publishers

KOSMOS, 999 Games, Albi, Cappelen Damm AS, Competo / Marektoy, Devir, Filosofia Éditions, Galakta, IELLO, Kaissa Chess & Games, Mayfair Games, Stupor Mundi

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