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.

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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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About A Column of Fire

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

Dice Novel-based Religious Renaissance

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

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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.