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product_id: 54574181
title: "Thames & Kosmos | 691530 | The Pillars of the Earth | Competitive Board Game | 2-4 Players | Ages 12+"
brand: "thames & kosmos"
price: "35178 Ft"
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Thames & Kosmos"
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# 12th-century England setting Balance gold & victory points Worker placement mechanics Thames & Kosmos | 691530 | The Pillars of the Earth | Competitive Board Game | 2-4 Players | Ages 12+

**Brand:** thames & kosmos
**Price:** 35178 Ft
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🏰 Build your legacy, one strategic move at a time!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Thames & Kosmos | 691530 | The Pillars of the Earth | Competitive Board Game | 2-4 Players | Ages 12+ by thames & kosmos
- **How much does it cost?** 35178 Ft with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hu](https://www.desertcart.hu/products/54574181-thames-and-kosmos-691530-the-pillars-of-the-earth-competitive)

## Best For

- thames & kosmos enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted thames & kosmos brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Strategic Worker Placement:** Deploy workers and craftsmen to optimize resource production and scoring.
- • **Dynamic Resource Management:** Balance earning gold with accumulating victory points for ultimate dominance.
- • **Elegant Euro-Style Gameplay:** Streamlined rules offer deep strategy without complexity overload.
- • **Medieval Mastery in Every Move:** Immerse yourself in 12th-century England as you build your cathedral empire.
- • **Perfect for Social Strategy Nights:** Engage 2-4 players aged 12+ in a timeless competitive experience.

## Overview

The Pillars of the Earth board game by Thames & Kosmos invites 2-4 players aged 12+ to compete in 12th-century England by managing workers and resources to construct a grand cathedral. Featuring elegant, streamlined euro-style mechanics, it balances gold acquisition with victory point scoring for a deeply strategic yet accessible experience.

## Description

Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Buy Thames & Kosmos | 691530 | The Pillars of the Earth | Competitive Board Game | 2-4 Players | Ages 12+ at desertcart UK.

Review: Fantastic game, especially for £15. - This is a hidden gem, a fairly unknown and quite old euro boardgame, but it is perfect in what it does without unnecessary complication of modern euros, this is elegant and streamlined. Yeah you'll need to download a FAQ as the rulebook is just ok - but this is as good of a classic as Castles of Burgundy. Game that you can keep coming back to.
Review: A very good worker placement game! - A basic game to have for those who love worker placement games!!A simple and straight forward game to play ,with no many rules but fun to play!!

## Features

- The setting is England at the beginning of the 12th century.
- Compete against each other to contribute the most towards the cathedral.
- Use workers to produce raw building materials and then craftsmen to convert your materials into victory points.
- Players must strike a balance between earning gold to fund their purchases and earning victory points.
- Players 2 - 4
- Ages 12+

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0742KR4CC |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 105,274 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 2,173 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Colour | Multicolor |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (234) |
| Date First Available | 24 July 2017 |
| Educational Objective(s) | Science |
| Item model number | 691530 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 12 years and up |
| Material Type(s) | Cardboard |
| Number of Game Players | 2-4 |
| Product Dimensions | 7.11 x 29.6 x 0.1 cm; 907.18 g |
| Release date | 15 Nov. 2017 |
| Remote Control Included? | No |
| tech_spec_battery_description_toys | No batteries required |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Thames & Kosmos
- **Genre:** Strategy
- **Material:** Cardboard
- **Number of players:** 2-4
- **Theme:** Games

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will this game have the correctly printed cards as there were some careless mistakes in this re-release?**
A: No is the answer, this is literally the exact same game reprinted, meaning all the same errors are there as were present in the first release. This however doesn't affect gameplay or enjoyment one bit, it's nothing more than a mild annoyance that any reasonable person can easily figure out.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic game, especially for £15.
*by A***N on 13 December 2025*

This is a hidden gem, a fairly unknown and quite old euro boardgame, but it is perfect in what it does without unnecessary complication of modern euros, this is elegant and streamlined. Yeah you'll need to download a FAQ as the rulebook is just ok - but this is as good of a classic as Castles of Burgundy. Game that you can keep coming back to.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A very good worker placement game!
*by P***. on 13 February 2019*

A basic game to have for those who love worker placement games!!A simple and straight forward game to play ,with no many rules but fun to play!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Surprisingly good game
*by J***K on 30 January 2023*

Bought for a Ken Follet fan as a bit of fun, but was surprised by how good this worker placement style game actually is. Initial rules might seem overwhelming but you get the hang of them after the first play though. Could do with an expansion for more worker and event cards to keep it interesting, however.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Thames & Kosmos Kingsbridge The Pillars of The Earth: The Game
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*Last updated: 2026-03-05*