Tag Archives: Catan

Book Review: My Journey To Catan

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Mark Jackson

The Grandson: A book? Grandpa: That’s right.  When I was your age, television was called books.  And this is a special book.  It was the book my father used to read to me when I was sick, and I used … Continue reading →

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GenCon 2017 Mega Rundown – Digital

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Matt J Carlson

Among all the boards and dice at GenCon are those who are working towards eliminating those same things.  Not that there’s anything wrong with physical games, but sometimes it is difficult to get all the players you need together in … Continue reading →

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Essen Day Three: Thoughts from a First Time Attendee

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Chris Wray

Note: This is my first time attending Essen, so in my entries this week I’m discussing the convention from the perspective of a first time attendee.  I’m also providing snap reviews of games, but I’m going to include today’s games … Continue reading →

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Catan Con 2015

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Mark Jackson

It all began because of an article in GAMES magazine… and this highly touted import board game from Germany, The Settlers of Catan. I plunked down $35 at a local hobby store and brought home the original brown box edition … Continue reading →

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Game Expansion Review – The Rivals For Catan: Age of Darkness & Age of Enlightenment

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Mark Jackson

Designer: Klaus Teuber Publisher: Mayfair Games, Kosmos Players: 2 Ages: 11+ Time: 25-90 minutes Times Played: 23x (Rivals for Catan), 10x (Age of Darkness), 3x (Age of Enlightenment) MSRP: $20 U.S. Reviewer: Mark Jackson (review copy of Age of Enlightenment … Continue reading →

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Game Review: The Rivals For Catan

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Mark Jackson

The Rivals For Catan Designer: Klaus Teuber Publisher: Mayfair Games, Kosmos Players: 2 Ages: 11+ Time: 25-90 minutes Times Played: 5x (Rivals for Catan) 25x + (Settlers of Catan Card Game) MSRP: $20 U.S. Reviewer: Mark Jackson I’ve been playing … Continue reading →

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