Settlers of Catan
One of the best board games that has been released in the past decade, was voted by many people to be Settlers of Catan. This game is unlike any other with unique objectives and strategies. It is perfect for children and teenagers over the age of 10 years to play, and is just as enthralling for adults. The Settlers of Catan board game was first released by Mayfair in 1995 and has won various awards since then including the Best Fantasy or Science Fiction Board Game from the Origins Awards in 1996.
Settlers of Catan Game Category
The settler board game falls into various categories of play, namely negotiation, civilization, and city building. The aim of the game is to reach 10 vistory points and become the most dominant force on the island of Catan after settling there. There have been various editions to the game that include a cities and knights edition, a seafarer’s edition, fisherman of Catan edition, and many others. Each edition offers the players different objectives and contains slightly different accessories. The main mechanics that are used to play Settlers of Catan board game are dice rolling, card trading, modular board, and network building.
Components of Settlers of Catan Board Game
When you buy Settlers of Catan, you are given various different pieces depending on the edition you get that will all be used to help you build your city, collect your points and ultimately win the game. The game takes about 90 minutes to play from beginning to end, which is perfect for those that enjoy a quick, but fun and complex game. This game is perfect for families to play, as no one is eliminated and if you are behind you still have a chance to catch up. The components that you receive range from Barbarian tiles, to Progress Cards. Here is a brief summary of all the accessories that are included in the latest 4th edition settlers game:
· 19 Terrain Hexes (These are the tiles randomly laid out at the beginning of each game)
· 6 Sea Frame Pieces
· 9 Harbor Pieces
· 18 Number Tokens (Chits)
· 95 Resource Cards (Ore, Lumber, Grain, Brick, and Wool)
· 25 Development Cards (Knight or Soldier Cards, Progress Cards, and Victory Point Cards)
· 4 "Building Costs" Cards
· 2 Special Cards (Longest Road and Largest Army)
· 16 Cities
· 20 Settlements
· 60 Roads
· 2 Dice (1 Yellow and 1 Red)
· 1 Robber
· 1 Games Rules and Almanac Book
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