- BGG rank
- BGG #1,010
- BGG rating
- 7.2
World Without End
- 2–4 players
- 90–120 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2009
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,875
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Die Säulen der Erde: das Kartenspiel
2010
Rules assistance for Die Säulen der Erde: das Kartenspiel
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–4 players
- 60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.1/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Die Säulen der Erde: das Kartenspiel
What would you like to know?
Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Die Säulen der Erde: das Kartenspiel is a board game released in 2010 for 3–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Michael Rieneck and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Trick-taking.
Similar games
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,524
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Palastgeflüster
- 3–5 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 2007
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,707
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Around the World in 80 Days
- 2–6 players
- 50–70 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2004
- BGG rank
- BGG #487
- BGG rating
- 7.3
The Pillars of the Earth
- 2–4 players
- 90–120 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2006
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,274
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Venturesome
- 2–5 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2022
- BGG rank
- BGG #870
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Cuba
- 2–5 players
- 75–120 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2007
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,234
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Fortuna
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 2011
- BGG rank
- BGG #31,279
- BGG rating
- 5.2
The Hobbit Card Game
- 2–5 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.4/5
- 2012
- BGG rank
- BGG #735
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Brian Boru: High King of Ireland
- 3–5 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2021
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,860
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Joraku
- 3–4 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2015
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,365
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Herrlof
- 2–3 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 1.4/5
- 2020
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,223
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Witch of Salem
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2008
About the game
This card game version of Pillars of the Earth is a trick-tacking game with a twist. The player whose colour is the highest card wins the trick, regardless of who played it. Your aim is to score victory points by winning the tricks containing your own workers and utilising them to convert resources found on other cards. Diverse Character cards are adding options to influence the gameplay further.
Categories
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Devir
- Galakta
- Giochi Uniti
- KOSMOS
- 999 Games
- Filosofia Éditions
- Grok Games
- Ludofy Creative
Questions and answers
Die Säulen der Erde: das Kartenspiel supports 3–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Die Säulen der Erde: das Kartenspiel is 60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Die Säulen der Erde: das Kartenspiel for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Die Säulen der Erde: das Kartenspiel has a complexity rating of 2.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Die Säulen der Erde: das Kartenspiel belongs to these categories: Card Game, Medieval, and Novel-based. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Trick-taking. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Die Säulen der Erde: das Kartenspiel are: Michael Rieneck. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Die Säulen der Erde: das Kartenspiel as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.