Coal Baron: The Great Card Game cover
2016BGG rank #2,363

Coal Baron: The Great Card Game

by Michael Kiesling, Wolfgang Kramer · eggertspiele

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Players2–4
Time50–80m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age10+

About the game

What is Coal Baron: The Great Card Game?

The city of Essen, Germany at the turn of the 20th century was a center for coal mining in Europe. Immerse yourself in the dark world of coal mining as you extract coal from pits, load coal to wagon trains, and then rail your coal off to distant locations in search of fortunes. Coal Baron: The Great Card Game is a standalone game based on the very popular board game, Coal Baron, originally published in 2013. With innovative mechanisms and almost 240 cards, Coal Baron: The Great Card Game creates an experience that feels very distinct from, yet is just as intense as, the original game.

How it plays

Mechanics

ContractsHand ManagementOpen DraftingSet CollectionWorker Placement

On the shelf

Categories

Card GameIndustry / ManufacturingTrains

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