The Settlers of Catan
From Mayfair Games
The Settlers of Catan - Top Christmas Popular Toys 2008Customer Reviews
An excellent way to bond with my spouse!
This game is awesome! The board and pieces are beautiful and the game itself is challenging, yet not too complicated. There is just enough complication to keep you coming back. You will need to play with the rulebook open for the first two times or so, but once you know the rules, it's a cinch.
I like the way it mimics real life; people who invest early in their infrastructure/business/education end up earning more at each "cast of the dice."
My husband and I play it without the "Robber," because it seems to take it from "I want to win" to "I want you to lose." We still have whoever has more than 7 cards put half back, and whoever rolled the 7 still takes the card of their choice, but no placing the robber on anyone's square.
We love this game!
We've played nearly 20 times since we got it a month ago. We love it!
GREAT FAMILY GAME
We have fun playing this game. However, with 3 of us, we need an expansion as I always stop my son from having the longest road and steal the reward and he's in his 20's!
Product Description
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.
