Pillars of the Earth

Pillars of the Earth

Publisher: Mayfair Games Inc.
Current Retail Price: $48.99
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At the beginning of the 13th century, construction of the greatest and most beautiful cathedral in England begins. Players are builders who try to contribute the most to this cathedral's construction and, in so doing, score the most victory points. Gameplay roughly consists of using workers to produce raw materials, and then using craftsmen to convert the materials into victory points. Workers may also be used to produce gold, the currency of the game. Players are also given three master builders each turn, each of which can do a variety of tasks, including recruiting more workers, buying or selling goods, or just obtaining victory points. Getting early choices with a master builder costs gold, as does purchasing better craftsmen. Players must strike a balance between earning gold to fund their purchases and earning victory points.

  • 2-4 Players
  • 75 Minutes
  • Ages 12+

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  Beautiful Artwork, Fun Theme
Hannah F. of Oregon, 11/3/2011
This is an engaging game with a fun theme. Although each round of play has many steps, it is easy to learn. The artwork is beautiful, and complements the theme very well. All the components of the game are very durable and high quality. We liked this game best with 3 players instead of 4. With four, the board felt crowded.