Pillars of the Earth, The

England at the beginning of the 12th century -- Prior Phillip of Kingsbridge has a glorious vision: to build the largest, most beautiful cathedral in England. To accomplish the task, Phillip recruits the most renowned builders in the country. However, the fate of the Cathedral is constantly threatened by all manner of catastrophes and oppositions.

Players join together to help build Kingsbridge Cathedral. Using your workmen and resources, you must wisely deploy assets to overcome unexpected difficulties and shortages to prove yourself the greatest builder of them all!

Will your efforts be recognized when the Great Cathedral at Kingsbridge is complete? The Pillars of the Earth is based on Ken Follett's best-selling novel.

COMPONENTS

1 game board
12 builders (3 in each of the 4 player colors)
4 big workers (1 in each of the 4 player colors)
28 little workers (7 in each of the 4 player colors)
4 little grey workers
1 little black worker
82 building resource cubes:
- 23 stone (grey)
- 23 wood (brown)
- 23 sand (cream)
- 13 metal (blue)
8 wooden discs (2 in each of the 4 player colors)
1 black "costs stone" (wooden disc)
36 craftsman cards
9 building cards
16 advantage cards
10 event cards
4 game overviews
1 taxation die
1 six-piece cathedral
1 cloth bag
Rules

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