The Settlers of Catan | Love this strategy game

The Settlers of Catan | a must have for board gamers

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The Settlers of Catan

	The Settlers of Catan Mayfair Games Mayfair Games, 2007 average customer review:based on 48 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

One of the most successful games of all time, Settlers of Catan is a trading and building game set in the mythical world of Catan. Players roll dice to determine which resources are generated each round and then must strategically trade those resources with other players to get what they need to build their settlements, cities, and roads. With multiple ways to gain victory points and a board that changes in every play, Settlers of Catan is a game that can be played hundreds of different ways. The base of a hugely successful franchise, with multiple engaging expansions, Settlers is the core game of many collections, and is a wonderful way to spend time with family and friends. For 3 to 4 players.

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Love this strategy game

I absolutely love this game. I played it before and finally decided to purchase it. The only problem is that I forgot it requires a minimum of 3 players. I played with my husband and it was fine, not as challenging though. I would recommend this game to anybody who enjoys playing strategy games. This game is great for those family evenings together or just groups of friends. Summary: fun, challenging, fast, easy to learn, enjoyed over a wide age range.

a must have for board gamers

The Settlers of Catan is a must have for anyone who enjoys playing board games. Winning the game requires negotiating with other players, assessing resource supply and demand, and mapping out a plan to get those last few victory points. Yet, players are still subject to the luck of the dice and rules that usually keep the game close until the very end.

Settlers has huge replay value. The game board is actually a collection of tiles that change position every time you play, and there are several different strategies to winning. Additionally, the game has many expansions, scenarios, and variants to keep things interesting.

A few things to consider before purchasing: The base game requires 3 or 4 players - no more, no less. However, an expansion is available that allows a 5th and 6th player to join in, and a 2-player variant is available in the Traders and Barbarians expansion. Also, the game time varies depending on the experience and "efficiency" of the players. I've played in games that take as little as 30 minutes and as long as 2 hours. Lastly, the rules are very detailed, yet easy to understand. You'll need to refer to the rule book the first few times you play for those "unusual" situations.

Overall, this is truly a great game. Since it is not owned by Mattel or Hasbro, it suffers from underexposure in the U.S. Otherwise, you would find it on the shelves of every store that sells board games.

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Settlers of Catan review

This is one of my favorite games. You can play it over and over again because every time the setup changes so it stays fresh. I rated it a three for educational value because although the game does not teach knowledge, it does use the skills of strategy, thinking ahead, and bargaining effectively. Everything else is top notch. The playing pieces are wood, and the game board pieces are very durable. It is an excellent game for hanging out with family or friends. I would suggest getting the expansion pack though, so you can play with a group of 5 or 6. The original game is for a max of 4 people. You can also modify the rules to suit your group. Every group I've played with plays slightly differently.

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Settlers is AWESOME!!!

Anyone who i have ever played this with loved it and usually ordered it. Now when someone is telling you the rules and everything it honestly sounds like a terrible game and starts kind of slow but when it gets goin and the trading and negotiations get involved it becomes much more fun.

Challenging and enjoyable game for teens and adults

This is a very good game of strategy. The directions are pretty confusing for a first-timer - best to play with someone experienced the first few times. With each game we figure out a bit more about strategy. It requires a fair amount of brain work, so I wouldn't recommend it for anyone who is younger than a teen or someone who doesn't like to think. I can see becoming an addict and buying some of the add-ons.

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