Get ready to dive into 12th-century England with 'Die Säulen der Erde: das Kartenspiel', the card game version of the acclaimed 'The Pillars of the Earth'! Forget large-scale cathedral building for a moment and focus on the cunning and resource management this trick-taking game brings. Here, you take on the role of a master builder seeking reputation, but it's not just about playing the highest card and being done with it. The twist is that the color of the highest card determines who wins the trick, not who played it! This adds a really interesting strategic layer, making you think not only about what to play, but also how your cards can benefit (or screw over) your opponents, or vice-versa.

Your goal is to collect victory points, and to do that, you need to be clever with your tricks. Win rounds that contain your own workers and use them to convert the resources you find on other cards. And as if that weren't enough, we also have Character Cards, inspired by the famous characters from Ken Follett's novel, which add that extra flavor, allowing you to influence the game in unexpected ways. Be careful, as your rivals won't make it easy and will try to steal your artisans or send them to the King's court, all to prevent you from achieving glory. It's a game that mixes the familiarity of trick-taking with a touch of originality and plenty of player interaction. Perfect for those who enjoy a quick game, but with strategic decisions every round!