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The Pillars of the Earth (2006)

2–4 players · 90–120 min · age 12+ · ★ 7.3 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
90–120 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
7.3/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 12+ who like economic games — medium complexity, plays in 90–120 min.

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About The Pillars of the Earth

Produce, craft, and recruit to build a cathedral in this classic worker placement.

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EconomicMedievalNovel-basedReligious

Mechanics: Events, Turn Order: Random, Worker Placement, Worker Placement · Designer: Michael Rieneck, Stefan Stadler

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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The Pillars of the Earth FAQ

How many players is The Pillars of the Earth?
The Pillars of the Earth plays with 2–4 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does The Pillars of the Earth take to play?
A game of The Pillars of the Earth takes 90–120 min, at medium complexity (2.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is The Pillars of the Earth any good?
The Pillars of the Earth rates 7.3/10 from 16,530 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic / medieval game built around events, turn order: random, worker placement.