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The Pillars of the Earth
90–120m2–4p2006
€34
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World Without End
KOSMOS · 2009
2–490–120 min12+ yrs2.8/5 complexity7.2 BGG#990 BGG8,3 KStrategy
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How do you play World Without End?
The objective of 'World Without End' is to accumulate the most victory points by the end of the game. Players achieve this by strategically building houses, managing resources, curing the plague, and completing various actions and event card objectives over four chapters.
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Setup
Place the game board, event cards, and resource tokens, then each player takes a player board, 6 action cards, 2 houses, and 1 gold.
The rules, step by step
Setup
To set up, place the game board in the center, shuffle the event cards for each chapter and place them face down on their respective spaces, and place resource tokens (wood, stone, wool, grain, gold, medical knowledge, loyalty, and victory points) in their designated areas. Each player receives a player board, 6 action cards, 2 houses (one of each color), and 1 gold coin.
Objective
The objective of 'World Without End' is to accumulate the most victory points by the end of the game. Players achieve this by strategically building houses, managing resources, curing the plague, and completing various actions and event card objectives over four chapters.
On your turn
A turn consists of a player choosing one of their 6 action cards to play, resolving its effect, and then drawing a new card to replace it. This process continues until all 6 action cards have been played, marking the end of a chapter. Players must carefully consider their card plays as each action has a significant impact on their strategy and resource management.
Scoring
Victory points are primarily earned through building houses, with certain house types providing ongoing benefits or end-game points. Curing the plague also grants victory points, as do various actions on the board and specific event cards. Players should constantly evaluate the most efficient ways to gain points based on their current resources and the evolving game state.
Game end
The game concludes after the fourth chapter has been completed. Once all event cards for Chapter IV have been resolved and all players have played their final action cards, players tally their total victory points from houses, cured plague tokens, and any other sources. The player with the highest total victory points is declared the winner.
Tips
Plan your moves several turns in advance, as you only play six cards per chapter. A strong opening strategy is to build two houses in the first chapter, prioritizing Piety and Grain houses for their resource generation. Aim to accumulate at least six Medical Knowledge tokens before the start of Chapter 3 to effectively combat the plague. In Chapter 3, play your House Rent card on the first turn if possible to maximize income before potential plague events. Also in Chapter 3, try to hold onto your Favor card for a potential reward. In Chapter 4, save your Privilege card for a powerful combo, but be aware of an event that can disable it. Finally, if you have cloth in Chapter 4, wait to sell it until a specific event card appears, allowing you to trade one cloth for three victory points multiple times.
game anatomy
Complexity2.8 / 5
BGG rating7.2 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Language dependence
Moderate text — a crib sheet helps
Play time
90–120 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
12+ yrs
BGG rank
#990
from Trișache · verified
Frequently asked questions
Q1What is the goal of the game?
The objective of 'World Without End' is to accumulate the most victory points by the end of the game. Players achieve this by strategically building houses, managing resources, curing the plague, and completing various actions and event card objectives over four chapters.
Q2How do you set up the game?
To set up, place the game board in the center, shuffle the event cards for each chapter and place them face down on their respective spaces, and place resource tokens (wood, stone, wool, grain, gold, medical knowledge, loyalty, and victory points) in their designated areas. Each player receives a player board, 6 action cards, 2 houses (one of each color), and 1 gold coin.
Q3How does a turn work?
A turn consists of a player choosing one of their 6 action cards to play, resolving its effect, and then drawing a new card to replace it. This process continues until all 6 action cards have been played, marking the end of a chapter. Players must carefully consider their card plays as each action has a significant impact on their strategy and resource management.
Q4How is scoring calculated?
Victory points are primarily earned through building houses, with certain house types providing ongoing benefits or end-game points. Curing the plague also grants victory points, as do various actions on the board and specific event cards. Players should constantly evaluate the most efficient ways to gain points based on their current resources and the evolving game state.
Q5When and how does the game end?
The game concludes after the fourth chapter has been completed. Once all event cards for Chapter IV have been resolved and all players have played their final action cards, players tally their total victory points from houses, cured plague tokens, and any other sources. The player with the highest total victory points is declared the winner.
Q6What tips are there for beginners?
Plan your moves several turns in advance, as you only play six cards per chapter. A strong opening strategy is to build two houses in the first chapter, prioritizing Piety and Grain houses for their resource generation. Aim to accumulate at least six Medical Knowledge tokens before the start of Chapter 3 to effectively combat the plague. In Chapter 3, play your House Rent card on the first turn if possible to maximize income before potential plague events. Also in Chapter 3, try to hold onto your Favor card for a potential reward. In Chapter 4, save your Privilege card for a powerful combo, but be aware of an event that can disable it. Finally, if you have cloth in Chapter 4, wait to sell it until a specific event card appears, allowing you to trade one cloth for three victory points multiple times.
Q7How much does World Without End cost?
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Q9How do you play World Without End?
World Without End is a economic game, for 2–4 players, taking ~90–120 minutes, featuring hand management. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about World Without End — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q10How many players does World Without End support?
World Without End is played by 2–4 players.
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