Title: Cooperation and not conflict wins on the island of Catan
Review: On the island of Catan, you want to rule. To do so, you must build a power base out of settlements, cities, territories, roads, defense and trade.Unlike most games where controlling territory is a key factor, there is no fighting in this game. Competition is more subtle and cooperation is a big help.The rules are very simple to pick up and play starts at a simple level but becomes more complex as each player's power base grows.An excellent game for families who are tired of violent overtones and undertones in so many board games.The board is made of hexagonal tiles made of heavy boar stock (thus the board changes with each play of the game). The pieces are usually solid wood (although I have seen some sets made with plastic).It has been said that Settlers of Catan is the only game of economics that does not use money.
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