World Without End
2–4 players • 120 min • ages 10+
- Players
- 2–4 players
- Playing time
- 120 min
- Age
- 10+
How it plays
World Without End plays 2–4 players, takes about 120 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 10 and up.
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Where it came from
World Without End is a board game designed by Stefan Stadler and published by Kosmos in 2009. It is based on the 2007 historical novel of the same name by Ken Follett, which serves as the sequel to The Pillars of the Earth. The game was developed to capture the narrative scope of the book, challenging players to manage resources, influence, and building projects in the fictional English town of Kingsbridge across the turbulent 14th century.
The game features artwork by Michael Menzel, a prominent illustrator in the board game industry whose visual style is known for clarity and thematic immersion. The design aims to balance complex euro-style mechanics with the narrative progression of the novel, tracking the recurring influence of the plague and political shifts. Upon its release, it was well-received by fans of the source material and strategy gamers, often cited for its successful adaptation of a literary world into a tabletop format.
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About World Without End
World Without End is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–4 players • 120 min • ages 10+. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play World Without End?
World Without End is a board game for 2–4 players, running about 2 hours. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is World Without End for?
World Without End is built for 2–4 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does World Without End take to play?
A game of World Without End is listed at about 2 hours. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is World Without End for?
World Without End lists a minimum age of 10. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Has World Without End won any awards?
Yes — the catalog entry for World Without End lists Spiel des Jahres – Sonderpreis Spiel des Jahres plus.
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