# A Column of Fire

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2017
- **BGG Rating**: 6.5
- **BGG Rank**: #4822
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 60-90 min
- **Weight**: 2.38 / 5
- **Designers**: Michael Rieneck
- **Artists**: Michael Menzel
- **Publishers**: Devir, Galakta, Giochi Uniti, IELLO, KOSMOS, Thames & Kosmos, Vennerød Forlag AS
- **Categories**: Dice, Novel-based, Religious, Renaissance
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Dice Rolling, Open Drafting, Worker Placement

## Verdict
Fans of historical and strategic games will enjoy A Column of Fire. The game offers an interesting mix of mechanics and an engaging theme.Rich historical themeVaried mechanicsStrategic immersionGreat for literature fansMay be complex for beginnersLong playtimeRECOMMENDED

## Description
A Column of Fire is an adaptation of the third novel in Ken Follett's 'Kingsbridge' series, set in Europe during the reign of Elizabeth I. In the game, Catholics and Protestants compete for power and influence in countries like England, France, Spain, and the Netherlands. In a politically unstable environment, players take on the roles of secret agents and operatives plotting to secure power for their rulers. The game combines area majority, dice rolling, open drafting, and worker placement mechanics to create a strategic and immersive experience. The battle is not just between rival religions, but between those who advocate for tolerance and tyrants who impose their ideas at any cost. Who will best exploit the shifting power dynamics in Europe to win?

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
From 2 to 4 players.

### How long does a game last?
About 60 to 90 minutes.

### Is the game complex?
It has a medium weight, ideal for intermediate players.

### Do I need to know the book to play?
No, the game is independent of reading the book.

### What are the main mechanics?
Area majority, dice rolling, open drafting, and worker placement.

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