Pillars of the Earth Expansion

by MayFair Games

Product Features

• You need to have the Pillars of the Earth game in order to use this expansion
• Includes 1 game board, 7 master builder figures, 36 cards, 16 worker figures, 10 building material cubes, 4 indicator pieces, and game rules
• For 2-6 players

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.6 x 11.6 x 11.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0019Z3DUE
• Item model number: MFG4115
• Manufacturer recommended age: 12 - 16 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #88,070 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

You need to have the Pillars of the Earth game in order to use this expansion. Adding more variety and expanding the game for 5 or 6 players- making the popular game based on the international best-seller even better. Discover even more about the 12th Century history of Kingsbridge Cathedral. Make your trip to Kingsbridge even more exciting by adding more variety, more decisions, and the ability to play with 5 or 6 players. Volunteer your workers to assist the King with the Crusades. Take on the role of the tax collector. Or send your master builders to France to be inspired by the church architecture. Add more characters from Ken Follett's acclaimed novel, including the unscrupulous William Hamleigh, the talented Sally and the scheming Bishop Waleran. Discover new craftsmen, new event and privilege cards, and a stunning game board. All provide additional possibilities for fans of the original game-the winner of Germany's Deutsche Spiele Preis and Games Magazine's Game of the Year. It is for 2-6 players ages 12 and up. Contains: 1 game board, 7 master builder figures, 36 cards, 16 worker figures, 10 building material cubes, 4 indicator pieces, and game rules.

Product Description

England at the beginning of the 12th century and 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. The Pillars of the Earth is based on Ken Follett's best-selling novel. 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? It contains 1 game board, 1 cathedral (6-piece), 12 master builder figures, 75 cards, 35 worker figures, 82 building material cubes, 9 indicator pieces, 1 die, 1 bag, and game rules.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Expansion, December 10, 2011

By 

Adam Shupe (sacramento, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Pillars of the Earth Expansion (Toy)

The original Pillars game is one of my favorites. I like it right up there with Stone Age, Dominion, and Puerto Rico, and this expansion really adds to the game play.
Here is why I like it:

1. Most importantly it takes it from a 4 player game to a 5-6 player game; this is huge because too often we have more than 4 and are pigeon-holed into the games we can play.

2. The expansion really adds some great cards and master builder placement spots to the game, balancing it a bit more. It makes getting the gold-for-wood card, or the free resource cards not quite as powerful, and opens up the strategy.

3. It just adds more intrigue to an already great game.
Have Fun!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything an expansion should be., January 16, 2012

By 

para - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Pillars of the Earth Expansion (Toy)

** This is not a stand alone game. You MUST have a base copy of The Pillars of the Earth to play. **

This expansion enhances the already phenomenal base game significantly. The balance is even better, up to 6 people can play now, and everything in the expansion is usable even if you just want to play with the traditional 2-4 players.

The centerpiece of the expansion is a board extension that adds five more areas that resolve in the action phase (between actions 9 and 10 of the core game).

Four of the areas are places for master builders:
9a: exemption from taxes and collect income equal to the tax roll.
9c: allows you to use any craftsman this round at one less than normal capacity. This can be one of your own that was already used or one of another player.
9d: sell resources at one more than normal market prices.
9e: another slot for privilege cards. They are now separated into two categories (permanent in one pile and immediate or 1x in the other).

The remaining new area (9b) has four spots extra workers can be placed for victory points.

It also includes new event, craftsmen and privilege cards, as well as all the components needed for two more players. Everything here fits in with the original game perfectly and it should be an instant purchase if you enjoy The Pillars of the Earth.

Highly recommended.

0 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Game, November 28, 2010

By 

Carol McKellar - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Pillars of the Earth Expansion (Toy)

Pillars of the Earth is a lot of fun to play! Our family enjoys board games and this one is among the favorites.