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If someone says “board game” and you think Monopoly and then groan, you should try Settlers of Catan. In Jewish neighborhoods around the world, Settlers has become a hugely popular Shabbos game for children and adults. What makes it so popular? Settlers is easy to teach and learn, the board changes with each game, making it fun to play over and over again, and it plays in about an hour, so the fun doesn’t run out before your patience does! In Settlers, there’s no fighting, and your gain isn’t always someone else’s loss, which makes it enjoyable even if you’re not the really competitive type. And with so many expansions available, there’s lots of variety if you ever grow bored. Settlers of Catan has changed the way people think about board games. A great start to your collection, and a wonderful gift for children ages 10 and up, as well as adults.

Expansions for this game include:
5-6 Player Expansion, City and Knights of Catan, and Seafarers of Catan

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Other expansions and games in the Settlers of Catan line are also available.


The Verdict

10Perfect

The Good: | Modular board of hex tiles means no two games are the same
| Lots of player interaction, trading, and negotiation
| Many paths to victory, many viable strategies
| Additional expansions available to extend the game
| Quick and easy to learn and teach – great game for new players!

The Bad: | Can only be played with 3 or 4 players. A 5-6 player expansion is available