Settlers Of Catan Board Game

Posted: November 25th, 2009 | Author: admin | Filed under: Christmas toys | Tags: settlers of catan, settlers of catan board game, settlers of catan expansion | No Comments »
Board games have always been popular. People enjoy the camaraderie of gathering around a table with friends for a little friendly competition and a couple of laughs. The giants in the board game world have always been the twin titans, Monopoly and Risk. Both games are great, but a new challenger has been slowly growing in popularity. This challenger, The Settlers of Catan board game, is one of the hottest gifts this holiday season.

At its heart, the The Settlers of Catan is about cooperation and discovery, and players are not eliminated as the game progresses. It is a unique board game experience in part because the mechanics of the game or simple and easy to learn while the dynamics of the game are complex. In short, The Settlers of Catan is easy to learn and quick to play, but each game is like no other. There is no one way to win and every game develops differently.

Settlers was first developed and introduced in 1995 by a lover of board games in Germany. Since that time many expansion packs and variations have been released, including electronic versions. It has become a phenomenon around the world. The game has been translated into thirty languages and has sold an amazing fifteen million copies. The Settlers of Catan is changing the very idea of what a board game is.

The action takes place on the island of Catan. Players explore the terrain, build settlements and compete for resources. However, this is all done in a non-violent manner and players are not eliminated. You don’t win through destroying your neighbor’s resources or attacking them. Bargaining with fellow players by planning ahead and striking deals is the key to coming out ahead. In addition, since the island is being discovered as you play, every turn changes the dynamics, sometimes for the better or sometimes for the worse. In short, you can’t win without cooperating and you can’t cooperate without coming to some agreement with your fellow players. In simple terms, each player can benefit from the deals they make and is likely to do poorly if they try to go it alone.

Unlike other board games, the Settlers of Catan is a different experience every time it’s played. It is easy to learn but has a depth that makes it endearing. The Settlers of Catan is the most interesting board game to come along in some time. Take someone along on the trip to Catan for the holidays, and you will find they want to keep going back. This is one game that is destined to quickly become a family favorite.

 

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