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Pillars of Eternity: Lords of the Eastern Reach
2016
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- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.5/5
For 1 player
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Pillars of Eternity: Lords of the Eastern Reach is a board game released in 2016 for 1–4 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Chris Taylor (I) and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
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About the game
Pillars of Eternity: Lords of the Eastern Reach is a 1-4 player card game based on Obsidian Entertainment's award-winning and best-selling Pillars of Eternity computer role-playing game. The players are lords and ladies who hire troops, recruit heroes, and build defenses to fend off fiendish monsters...and their fellow players. The limited resources are represented by counters, while the buildings and armies are cards. A number of resources are drawn each turn and unused resources are passed on to the other players. Players may choose to go on dangerous adventures or engage in battles against their fellow players. Contents: 198 City Cards, 46 Dungeon Cards, 44 Wilderness Cards, 23 Quest Cards, 13 Hireling Cards, 6 Allegiance Cards, 2 Reference Cards, 54 Resource Tokens, 12 Phrase Tokens, 2 Pet Tokens, 1 Event Tile, 24 Soul Gems, 4 Six-sided Dice, 1 Event Die, 1 Ethereal Piglet, and 1 Resource Bag
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- Zero Radius Games
Questions and answers
Pillars of Eternity: Lords of the Eastern Reach supports 1–4 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 Pillars of Eternity: Lords of the Eastern Reach is 60–120 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 Pillars of Eternity: Lords of the Eastern Reach for ages 14 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.
Pillars of Eternity: Lords of the Eastern Reach has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Pillars of Eternity: Lords of the Eastern Reach belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Video Game Theme. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. 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 Pillars of Eternity: Lords of the Eastern Reach are: Chris Taylor (I). 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 Pillars of Eternity: Lords of the Eastern Reach 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.