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A Column of Fire (2017)

2–4 players · 60–90 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.6 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
60–90 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.6/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 12+ who like dice games — medium-light complexity, plays in 60–90 min.

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A Column of Fire board game box cover

About A Column of Fire

A game based on Ken Follett's novel, set 400 years after The Pillars of the Earth.

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Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Card Drafting, Dice Rolling, Worker Placement · Designer: Michael Rieneck

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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A Column of Fire FAQ

How many players is A Column of Fire?
A Column of Fire plays with 2–4 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does A Column of Fire take to play?
A game of A Column of Fire takes 60–90 min, at medium-light complexity (2.4/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is A Column of Fire any good?
A Column of Fire rates 6.6/10 from 741 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a dice / novel-based game built around area majority / influence, card drafting, dice rolling.