Looking for a Superb Board Game? - Here it is!

by GermanXJW 13 Replies latest social physical

  • GermanXJW
    GermanXJW

    I have made this recommendation already last year but I will repeat because there are several new members and because the Game is currently on stock at amazon.com.

    In 1995, German game inventor Klaus Teuber created the board game "Settlers of Catan" that caused turmoil in Germany: it won several prizes incl. "Game of the year". And millions (!) have been sold in the German speaking countries alone. There is a real Settlers-fever. There are several expansions of the Game in Germany. The Game and two expansions have been translated to English and are available at amazon.com.

    The secret of the Game is that the rules are easy but the Game itself becomes complex. Each Game is different because the board changes each time. You have to built towns and cities on an island using the ressources you get. This sounds easy but is a great game. There are no aggressive elements.

    Just take a look at: http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/Metro/5303/catan.html

    Take a look at the reviews at amazon!

    You can buy the board at
    http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/stores/detail/-/toys/B00001ZT4D/qid=1038163295/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_1/002-0894207-1707223

    You should start with the basic game but I recommend the Cities&Knights expansion (you need the basic game for the expansion):
    http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/stores/detail/-/toys/B00005LDWX/qid=1038163295/sr=2-3/ref=sr_2_3/002-0894207-1707223

    There is also the Seafarers-expansion (everyone says C&K is better):
    http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/stores/detail/-/toys/B00001ZSSZ/qid=1038163295/sr=2-2/ref=sr_2_2/002-0894207-1707223

    I just have to recommend this board Game that originated in Germany!

  • Dutchie
    Dutchie

    My favorite German game has always been Mensch Argere Dich Nicht, but I think I will try the one you recommended.

    Thanks German JW.

  • GermanXJW
    GermanXJW

    Settlers of Catan is a bit more complex than "Mensch rgere dich nicht". :-)

    But today I have played "Mensch rgere Dich Nicht" with my 4-year-old daughter. :-) I wonder if this,too, is an International board game.

    You should definitely try "Settlers". You won't regret it.

  • Beans
    Beans

    Mensch is called TROUBLE in America, I love Halma and Schwartz Peter also and Vier Gewinne also calle dconnect 4 in America.

  • Simon
    Simon

    Not seen that game ...

    ... our two were really keen on Monopoly but it was a bit complicated for them (3 and 5) so we got Junior Monopoly for them - it's fantastic !

    Just as with regular monopoly though, I am leading the rankings. I'm chuffed to see that Liam has inherited my competitive gene and will stop at nothing to try an win ... he's even figured out some of the tricks on his own (like "miscounting" while moving the piece to land on the desired square or avoid an owned property)

    So far, we've had to play it EVERY NIGHT!

    I love monopoly

  • GermanXJW
    GermanXJW
    Not seen that game ...

    Take a look at the 41 reviews at amazon.com. They all say this game is excellent - but hard to get.

    I have regularly checked at amazon but it was always sold out. At the moment they say "available in 24 hours". I think before Xmas they had an extra order. I hope that lasts for some time.

    http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/stores/detail/-/toys/B00001ZT4D/qid=1038163295/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_1/002-0894207-1707223

  • Dia
    Dia

    Is it one and same game as 'Trouble'?

    What ages is it for?

  • GermanXJW
    GermanXJW
    Is it one and same game as 'Trouble'?

    Not at all. 'Trouble' was mentioned because it is also from Germany.

    This is 'Settlers':

    What ages is it for?

    From 10 years.
  • Scully
    Scully

    Dutchie writes:

    My favorite German game has always been Mensch Argere Dich Nicht, but I think I will try the one you recommended.

    We played that game ALL the time when I was growing up... great fun!

    Love, Scully

  • GermanXJW
    GermanXJW

    I thought I was a little off-topic with this board game. But today I found that the Amercan publisher of the game I recommend have published a version that puts it into a Biblical frame.

    This version is called: The Settlers of Canaan (keep in mind: the Original is called The Settlers of Catan).

    I find this funny. In Germany we also have some official derived versions. It still should be a good game for it is derived from 'Settlers of Catan'.

    http://www.mayfairgames.com/mfg-cat/soc/canaan-1.htm
    http://www.pocketpclife.co.uk/featureddetails.asp?article=207

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