You're not a real geek until you've played it

The mere mention of German board games results in the unmistakable sound of nerd joy. Let's face it, those Germans have board gaming down to a science. Their games have more player interaction, they tend to de-emphasize direct conflict or knocking people out of the game (which isn't fun for those who lose), and are usually playable in a shorter amount of time. Settlers of Catan is one of the longer ones, but trust us when we say it is totally freakin' worth it and we're revoking your geek card if you die without having played it at least once.

Settlers is a game of luck and strategy. You are settlers to a new island and your goal is to develop it by building roads, settlements, and cities. Be the person who controls most of the island by the end and you're the winner. Seems easy, except you'll realize that you may not have all of the resources - brick, lumber, wool, grain, and ore - that you need and you'll have to bargain and barter with other players to get them. The game dynamics are simple enough for children to learn, but the strategy involved is what keeps adults coming back to Catan again and again. Settlers of Catan has won multiple board game awards and is popular among gamers and non-gamers alike. And sure, you may play the Xbox Live Arcade version, but do yourself a favor and get the real deal. Nothing beats sitting around the table with friends and family asking them if they have wood for sheep.

Product Specifications

• German board game that every geek should own
• Seriously, you lose major geek cred if you haven't played Settlers
• Number of players: 3-4 (4 is best)
• Suggested ages: 10 and up
• Playing time: 45-60 minutes
• Skills required: Resource management, trading, sheep-loving
• Got wood for sheep? We do. Trade us?

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