2006Michael Rieneck, Stefan Stadler
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Mostly reviews and how-to-play
2 - 4 players90 - 120 minMedium weight
A Column of Fire
2017Michael Rieneck
2 - 4 players
60 - 90 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting
From BoardGameGeek
A Column of Fire is an adaptation of the third novel in Ken Follett's "Kingsbridge" series following The Pillars of the Earth and World Without End. (The novel is titled A Column of Fire in English, and Das Fundament der Ewigkeit ("The Foundation of Eternity") in German.) In the game, set in Europe during the time of Elizabeth I, Catholics and Protestants compete for power and influence in England, France, Spain, and the Netherlands. In this politically unstable environment, resourceful operatives and courageous secret agents plot to secure power for their rulers. The balance of power shifts back and forth amidst foiled assassinations, successful rebellions, and futile invasions - and not infrequently, those who sympathize with the weak are expelled from the country. The real enemies, then as now, are not the rival religions. The true battle pits those who believe in tolerance and compromise against the tyrants who would impose their ideas on everyone else - no matter what the cost. Who will best exploit the changing power conditions in Europe to win the game?
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A Column of Fire has 2 videos from 2 creators: 1 review and 1 how-to-play guide. They date from June to September 2025.
To learn the rules, start with "How To Setup And Play A Column of Fire (2017)" by Lance's Board Game Stuff, which runs 1 h 2 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "The Boardgame Mechanics Review A Column of Fire" by The Boardgame Mechanics.
If you like it, try The Pillars of the Earth, The Lord of the Rings: Adventure to Mount Doom, Cuba and Venturesome, also by Michael Rieneck.
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About A Column of Fire
From BoardGameGeek:
A Column of Fire is an adaptation of the third novel in Ken Follett's "Kingsbridge" series following The Pillars of the Earth and World Without End. (The novel is titled A Column of Fire in English, and Das Fundament der Ewigkeit ("The Foundation of Eternity") in German.) In the game, set in Europe during the time of Elizabeth I, Catholics and Protestants compete for power and influence in England, France, Spain, and the Netherlands. In this politically unstable environment, resourceful operatives and courageous secret agents plot to secure power for their rulers. The balance of power shifts back and forth amidst foiled assassinations, successful rebellions, and futile invasions - and not infrequently, those who sympathize with the weak are expelled from the country. The real enemies, then as now, are not the rival religions. The true battle pits those who believe in tolerance and compromise against the tyrants who would impose their ideas on everyone else - no matter what the cost. Who will best exploit the changing power conditions in Europe to win the game?
Designer
Michael Rieneck
Artist
Michael Menzel
Publisher
Devir
Categories
Mechanics