One word: Catan. If only we discovered this board game on day one of our stay in Germany! The logic of it is comparable to Monopoly, except there's no linear path to follow and you build roads, villages and cities with goods instead of money. Medieval concept of economic growth, architecture and engineering in your grasp. Kids are coming out.
Brutal times - so bloody exciting!
At the end, a novice wins by one point.
(all players over 30 ;)
- "I'll give you four sheaves of grain for one of your sheep."
- "Don't! I'll give you twice as many not to trade with him."
- "Neither of you is getting my sheep! Both of you just take me for an easy pray!"
At the end, a novice wins by one point.
(all players over 30 ;)
Perfect. Larry and I are serious player and pretty much have ever expansion of this game known to man. I am very happy that upon my return to Chicago I can expect some playing partners! =) -Paulina
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