Coal Baron: The Great Card Game

About this board game

Coal Baron: The Great Card Game is a standalone card game for 2–4 players, with an approximate play time of 80 minutes. Set in Essen, Germany, at the turn of the 20th century, it places you in the heart of a major European coal-mining center.

Immerse yourself in the dark world of coal mining as you pursue fortunes through the movement of coal from the pits to distant destinations. The game focuses on the complete journey of the resource, from extraction to shipment by rail.

• Extract coal from mining pits.
• Load coal onto wagon trains.
• Rail coal to distant locations in search of fortunes.

With almost 240 cards, Coal Baron: The Great Card Game creates an experience that feels distinct from the original Coal Baron board game while remaining just as intense. Its card-based format presents the coal-mining setting through a substantial collection of cards.

Originally published in 2016, this game is based on the popular board game Coal Baron, which was first published in 2013. It is a standalone title, so it offers its own way to experience the setting and central coal-shipping theme.

From the pits of Essen to wagon trains and distant locations, every stage of the coal operation is represented in the game’s core premise. For players drawn to historical industrial settings and a focused card-game experience, Coal Baron: The Great Card Game delivers an intense journey through the coal trade.