We saw a game and puzzle store and thought it might be fun to walk through to look at their puzzle selection. As we perused the aisles, my eyes fell upon the most glorious sight: a little thing I like to call the best board game ever. The Settlers of Catan!
We are eternally grateful to our friends the Blomquists for introducing us to this little gem. It was originated in Germany and has since been translated into many versions and languages. We've searched high and low for our very own version and finally found it (it was right next to the rip-off version called Settlers of Canaan - oh, those silly Christians. I read about it and the point is to get as many bricks in the wall of Jericho as you can).
I liked Settlers from the first time we ever played with Sarah and Daren. Even as the board was being placed, I immediately was drawn to it. How could you not love a beautiful, graphic playing field such as this?
While it is a little too complex to explain on here, we describe it as a cross between Monopoly and Oregon Trail. Yup, how sweet is that? We played 3 times while the Platts were here and then once this week with Daniel and Lindsey. Let me know if you are intrigued and we'll schedule you into our Settlers playing calender.
All hail the Lord of Catan (currently Daniel R until someone can de-throne him)!
9 comments:
We're totally up for a game! Bring it on, Rosenbaums!
strange...i thought the point was to make the jericho walls come tumbling down?
i am all about learning the game next week! i can't wait!
Mary, I'm afraid after reading this post, I might have to end our budding friendship. This is typically the game I refer to as a "slow and painful death." But, maybe, just maybe, I can look past this character flaw. You are, after all, quite fabulous in all other areas.
Can I trade you a sheep for a brick?
Andy P.
your google results are much more fun than mine!
shae and i are really into games these days... we may have to invest. i think shae would kill me at this game. if it's anything like oregan trail, i will surely die a quick death... but it really does sound like a fun game. could you come to macon to show us how you play?
I love this game! We played with Katie and Seung Hwan a couple of months ago and need to purchase one of our own.
Have you guys ever heard of the Amish game "Dutch Blitz" You should check it out. It's super fun for two players - kinda like double solitaire , but a bit crazier. I love you!
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