The city of Essen, Germany at the turn of the 20th century was the heart for coal mining in Europe. plunge 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, first published in 2013. With innovative mechanisms and almost 240 cards, Coal Baron: The Great Card Game makes an experience that feels very distinct, but is just as intense as, the original game.

Coal Baron: The Great Card Game is developed by the most successful design duo in boardgaming history, Wolfgang Kramer and Michael Kiesling.