The Pillars of the Earth 2006
Designed by Michael Rieneck, Stefan Stadler
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.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about The Pillars of the Earth
How many players is The Pillars of the Earth?
The Pillars of the Earth plays with 2–4 players.
Does The Pillars of the Earth work with 2 players?
Yes — The Pillars of the Earth plays 2–4, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does The Pillars of the Earth take to play?
About 90 minutes per game.
Is The Pillars of the Earth hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 2.8 out of 5 — medium weight. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is The Pillars of the Earth for?
The publisher recommends ages 12 and up.
What kind of game is The Pillars of the Earth?
The Pillars of the Earth is an Economic, Medieval, Novel-based game, built on Events, Market, Turn Order: Claim Action.
Where to buy The Pillars of the Earth
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