Settlers of Catan 4th Edition

Description
Re-Launch 4th Edition features an interlocking frame to keep game in place, all new artwork, new rulebook, deep game box with tray for easy storage of pieces, plus all 5 & 6 player expansion pieces fit into original game box.

Luck and strategy play an equal part in the Settlers of Catan board game. The objective of this gripping game is to establish an empire on the island of Catan. The board of a Settlers of Catan game consists of hexagonal pieces that need to be fitted together. The hexes represent the riches of the island of Catan – grain, timber, wool, brick and so on. Core resources are traded by the players who assume the role of ‘settlers’ on the island of Catan which is rich but has no inhabitants.

Players are required to assess their situation and decide which of their resources they can trade and get other resources in return. Different resources are held by players in the form of cards and these are exchanged between players when trading of resources is done. Strategic thinking is required for players to decide what they need and what they can dispose off. Players of Settlers of Catan are supposed to develop the island by building facilities like roads and bridges. Only trading and building sounds dull? Take heart there is a robber also to liven up things! Players can use the robber to steal from each other thus stopping their opponents’ progress.

Successful completion of development projects entitles players of victory points. A specific number of victory points means winning the game of Settlers of Catan. Finishing one game of the Settlers of Catan can take around one hour. A Settlers of Catan board game promises good family fun times.

Innovations are always welcome especially in board games. A cards version of the Settlers of Catan proved to a successful innovative idea. The first hand dealt out to players tells them of the amount of the island they have sovereignty over. Then dice play brings them resources which are traded. As the game progresses all the players acquire victory points as per their cards and the player with the most number of victory points wins. The Settlers of Catan game was originally made in German. Its popularity led to the game to be made in 24 different languages.

• Players: 3-4 • Ages: 10+ • Playing Time: 60-90 minutes • Designer: Klaus Teuber • Art: Volkan Baga, Harald Lieske, Stephen Graham Walsh. Dreamlandcomics.com Price: $33.60

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