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The Pillars of the Earth: Builders Duel

The Pillars of the Earth: Builders Duel

Filosofia Éditions · 2009
245 min10+ yrs2.2/5 complexity6.5 BGGCouplesStrategy
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How do you play The Pillars of the Earth: Builders Duel?

One player tries to erect a cathedral, while the other is in charge of building a fortress, an element that also seems to be part of the book; the one who succeeds first in erecting his building has won the game.

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The Pillars of the Earth: Builders Duel box art
official art · Filosofia Éditions

One player tries to erect a cathedral, while the other is in charge of building a fortress, an element that also seems to be part of the book; the one who succeeds first in erecting his building has won the game.

Each of the two buildings consists of three sections/cards; each of those sections requires a different combination of materials. Action cards enable players to get to construction materials; other action cards upgrade these materials, such as iron into bells, sand into cement, or wool into cloth.

(From the Nuremberg preview at Gamepack.nl.)

game anatomy
Complexity2.2 / 5
BGG rating6.5 / 10
Vibe
CouplesStrategy
Language dependence
Moderate text — a crib sheet helps
Play time
45 min
Players
2
Recommended age
10+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

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Q4How many players does The Pillars of the Earth: Builders Duel support?
The Pillars of the Earth: Builders Duel is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of The Pillars of the Earth: Builders Duel take?
A game of The Pillars of the Earth: Builders Duel takes about 45 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is The Pillars of the Earth: Builders Duel for?
The Pillars of the Earth: Builders Duel is recommended from age 10.
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