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The Pillars of the Earth 2006

Designed by Michael Rieneck, Stefan Stadler

Players2–4
Age12+
Playtime~90 min
Complexity2.8 / 5
BGG rank#469

What it is

A medium-weight economic, medieval, novel-based game for 2-4 players (~90 min), built around events, market, turn order: claim action.

Why it matters

A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #469 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

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How to play The Pillars of the Earth

The Pillars of the Earth is a medium-weight game (rated 2.8 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–4 players, runs about 90 minutes and is aimed at ages 12 and up. It's an Economic, Medieval and Novel-based game where the core of play revolves around Events, Market and Turn Order: Claim Action. A medium-weight economic, medieval, novel-based game for 2-4 players (~90 min), built around events, market, turn order: claim action. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #469 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

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