Board game · economic, medieval

The Pillars of the Earth

Michael Rieneck, Stefan Stadler

2006 · 2⁠–⁠4 players, best with 4 · 90⁠–⁠120 min · ages 12+

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How many players

For 2 to 4 players, best with 4.

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4 players: best

Weight and time

Medium: 2.8 on BoardGameGeek’s five-point scale. A game takes 90–120 minutes, for ages 12 and up.

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BGG rank319thamong all games

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How to play The Pillars of the Earth

The Pillars of the Earth is a worker-placement strategy game in which players assign workers to gain resources, money, and useful actions while responding to events. It feels like a steady contest over limited opportunities, with planning and timing mattering throughout. It suits 2 to 4 players, especially groups of four, who want a 90 to 120 minute economic game with moderate rules complexity.