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.
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