Game Night Reviews: Catan
And so we arrive at April, six months since I started games night with an accidental birthday gathering. This month was a selection of...
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Chris Bowler
- Aug 15, 2017
- 8 min
I Was There – A First Hand Account of the 2012 Catan World Championship
As some of you may know, earlier this year a good friend and regular gaming buddy of mine Sam was crowned UK Catan King and was cordially...
Chris Bowler
- Aug 10, 2017
- 2 min
Day 10: Catan with Helpers
The Settlers of Catan is one of those games I like to own everything for. Because all the expansions for SoC are bolt-on modules (with...
Chris Bowler
- Aug 10, 2017
- 4 min
Day 4: Rivals for Catan: The Age of Enlightenment
As with a lot of people The Settlers of Catan was my gateway into the hobby and I have always retained a soft spot for everything Catan....
Chris Bowler
- Jun 21, 2017
- 3 min
Heading For New Shores
After a long voyage, the settlers have reached Catan and built their first settlements. Harbours are built and new, seaworthy ships are...
Chris Bowler
- Jun 21, 2017
- 3 min
The Four Islands
The tribes of Catan quickly develop into experienced seafarers. One day they reach the islands to the west, the "Four Islands" group....
Chris Bowler
- Jun 15, 2017
- 6 min
Traders & Barbarians
The barbarians have been driven off, and peace is returning. The destruction the barbarians left in their wake is being repaired as fast...
Chris Bowler
- Jun 14, 2017
- 5 min
Barbarian Attack!
The Fluff Catan’s wealth doesn’t go unnoticed. Fearsome barbarians, eager for booty, are landing on the coasts of Catan, spreading fear...
Chris Bowler
- Jun 12, 2017
- 3 min
The Caravans of Catan
Continuing with my series of reviews on Catan: Traders and Barbarians, we’ve finally arrived at the red-headed step child of the bunch…...
Chris Bowler
- Jun 9, 2017
- 4 min
The Rivers of Catan
Rivers of Catan is another of the “reprints” included in the Traders and Barbarians box, although as I understand it the scenario has...
Chris Bowler
- Jun 8, 2017
- 5 min
Catan: Seafarers
In this review I will be talking about the Seafarers core concepts and how they change Settlers of Catan, as well as giving an overview...
Chris Bowler
- Jun 8, 2017
- 3 min
Fishermen of Catan
Welcome to the first of the Traders and Barbarians: Scenarios. Working logically through the book we’ll start with the first scenario...
Chris Bowler
- Jun 8, 2017
- 5 min
Catan: Traders and Barbarians
In my opinion Traders and Barbarians is one of the best expansions for Settlers of Catan because the box offers a massive selection of...
Chris Bowler
- May 18, 2017
- 6 min
Settlers of Catan
So, what is Settlers of Catan about? Well when I was first asked if I wanted to play I assumed it would be similar to the computer game...
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