How to win at Catan? – ALL You Need to Know in 10 minutes
Initial Settlement Placement · Analyze the board. · Have a basic game strategy ready at the beginning but be flexible if the situation (someone ...
basic gameplay mechanics
Disclaimer: This guide assumes that you are familiar with <anchor>basic gameplay mechanics</anchor> and have some gameplay experience. Game mechanics and rules will not be discussed here. But since you probably already played a game of two of Catan, that shouldn’t be a problem and the guide should be easily understood even for novice players.
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# Settlers of Catan – Board Game Review

November 5, 2023October 4, 2022by [Vasilij](https://victoryconditions.com/author/vasilij/ "View all posts by Vasilij")

I’m pretty sure everyone with a remote interest in board gaming has heard of Catan by now, if not played it. It has achieved legendary status in the last 25 years. But, since then, many board games have surpassed it, both mechanically and commercially. Read this Settlers of Catan Review to find out whether it still holds its own. Is it worth playing after all these years?

## **Introduction to Catan**

Catan was designed by Klaus Teuber and was originally **published** in Germany back in **1995**. The game became hugely successful and popular, got translated into multiple languages, and sold millions of copies worldwide. It was one of the first eurogames that hit the global market and made its way into mainstream entertainment. Suddenly, everyone was playing it.

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After the original release, various extensions and expansion packs (together with reprints) have been released (and still are). For now, we will focus just on the base game.

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Players: 3 or 4

Playing time: 1 to 2 hours (depending on players)

Ages: 10+

Game complexity: light-mediumBordGameGeek page: [link.](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/13/catan)

## **Theme and Concept of Catan**

The players assume the roles of settlers, who are trying to **settle** on an **island**, which **produces** various **resources**. These resources can then be **traded** and used to **build** additional **settlements, and roads,** or buy development cards.

Your settlements, roads, and armies count for victory points. The goal of the game is to accumulate **ten** or more **victory points** – the first player to do so is the winner.

At its core Settlers of Catan is an **abstract strategy** game with elements of set-collecting and resource management. Its secret is, that the theme is well-thought-out and works brilliantly hand-in-hand with the concept.

### ![settlers of catan board](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)

## **Seting up a game of Catan**

Game preparation begins with the **laying** of hexagonal **terrain** tiles (18 resource tiles + 1 desert tile) and surrounding water tiles. These can be arranged randomly, although there are suggestions in the game manual for a fixed arrangement that should give players equal opportunities.

Next, it’s time to give resource tiles number tokens from 2 to 12 (excluding 7). Numbers 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, and 11 are represented twice, while numbers 2 and 12 are represented once – a total of 18 numbers. Again, there is a suggested pattern for numbers – or you can just go all out random.

Number tokens represent the probability of a tile producing a resource in a turn. This is determined by rolling two dice and the sum of the rolls is a number from 2 to 12. As a general guideline 7 is a result with the highest probability and the further away from 7, the rarer the throw will be.

**Initial settlement placement,** the most important decision of the game, happens next. Players place two villages each, with one road next to it. They do this in a predetermined order so as not to give anyone an advantage: player 1, player 2, player 3, player 4, player 4, player 3, player 2, and player 1. Each place 1 village at a time.

It’s all pretty easy and straightforward. After a couple of games, you’ll be setting up games with blind eyes almost.

If you would like to avoid setting up the game altogether, you can do this by playing Settlers of Catan online for free – check the [review of Asobrain](https://victoryconditions.com/games-on-asobrain-com-xplorers/) platform.

## **Gameplay**

When players receive their starting resources based on their initial villages, the game can start. On each player’s turn, there is a **dice roll**. The resulting number determines which tile(s) will **yield resources**. Each village on the edge of such a tile receives one resource and each city receives two resource cards. There are five different resources.

There is no hard cap on how many resources a player can hold in their hand, however, when a 7 is thrown, each player with 8 or more resource cards must discard half of the cards.

![Settlers of catan resources](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)

The player in turn then has options on what to do with his **resources**. He can **spend** them on building more villages, upgrading villages into cities, building roads, or buying development cards.

A player also has the option to **trade** goods. He can trade with the bank at a rate of 4:1 (4 same resources for one he needs), 3:1 if he has a settlement on a 3:1 port, or even 2:1 if he has a settlement on a special port slot. Another option to trade is with other players. Here only the player’s **diplomatic skills** determine, what one can bargain.

If a player buys a **development card**, the card is drawn from a special tile. These can contain:

- **invention** cards (special ability cards, like an option to build two roads for free, draw 2 resources for free or play a resource monopoly – drawing specific resource cards from other players),
- outright victory **points** or
- **knights**.

Development cards can be played at any time inside a player’s turn.

## Highway Robbery

When a **7** is thrown, no resources are given out. Instead, a player has to move a black meeple, a **robber** (at the game start, the robber is placed in the desert), to a resource tile of his choosing. That **tile** is then **blocked** from producing resources until the robber is moved somewhere else.

Moreover, if there are settlements on the adjacent tiles, the player who moved the robber, can **rob one** of the other **player** s (who has a settlement on the edge of that tile) of a random resource card (draw one from the opponent’s hand).

![settlers of catan robber](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)

Playing a **knight card** is basically the same as throwing a 7 – it gives a player a chance to move the robber (hopefully to one of the opponents’ tiles).

When a player has played 3 or more knight cards, he receives an achievement card called the **Largest Army**, which is worth 2 victory points. This card is transferred to another player if he fields a larger army.

## **How do you win a game of Catan?**

The goal of Settlers of Catan is to be the first to **accumulate 10 victory points**.

- A village is worth 1 point,
- a city 2 points,
- the longest continuing road 2 points, and
- the largest army also 2 points.
- On top of that, there are victory points received from development cards.

Victory is usually achieved after 1-2 hours of gameplay, depending on the player count and their experience. More experienced players will complete their turns faster and the game will progress more smoothly.

If you hate losing at Catan, then check this article: [**Tips and Tricks for winning.**](https://victoryconditions.com/how-to-win-at-catan-a-brief-guide/)

## **Luck in Settlers of Catan**

There are **two ways random factor** plays a role in Catan. One is the **initial tile placement** and the second is the **dice throws** each turn. The first factor is the same for everyone, while the second tends to even out somehow as there are many dice throws in a game.

Dice can play quite a role in Catan, infusing a lot of excitement, but also frustration. Although there are numbers with a higher probability, it’s often more practical to have your settlements on as many different numbers as possible, just to ensure a steady flow of resources.

This part is also why so many people have a love/hate relationship with Catan. People tend not to understand how probability works and how to adapt their strategies. They blame all their bad play on dice. But with a proper understanding of game mechanics, one can embrace this element and treat it as part of the game.

## **Skill and Diplomacy**

There are a lot of options the player has in a game to demonstrate his prowess. It starts with **initial settlement placement** which is by far **the most important decision**. It hugely impacts how the rest of the game will be played out and what strategies a player will (and can) employ. **Social skills** also play a great role, since there is much to gain by trading.

It’s advised to help novice players with their initial placement so that they don’t fall too far behind even before the game starts.

## **Expansion for Settlers of Catan**

Read about the most common Settlers of Catan expansions in the following articles:

- [**Seafarers expansion**](https://victoryconditions.com/settlers-of-catan-seafarers/)
- [**Cities and Knights expansion**](https://victoryconditions.com/what-is-cities-and-knights-catan-expansion-review/)

But these two are only the tip of the iceberg. There are numerous adaptations, extensions, and stand-alone games based on Catan (like the one based on [Star Trek](https://victoryconditions.com/best-star-trek-board-games/) or Games of Thrones). It has become a big franchise and the owners are aware of that.

The complete list is too long for this review, but you can find it on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Settlers_of_Catan_products).

![settlers of catan city](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)

## **Conclusion**

Settlers of Catan is still, after all these years, a good board game. It’s strong on the market, expansions and editions keep pouring in, and if you haven’t tried the classic yet, now is as good time as any. It’s still among the [Top 10 Most Popular Board Games](https://victoryconditions.com/top-10-most-popular-board-games/ "Which are the Top 10 Most Popular Board Games in 2021?")

## Settlers of Catan

[![settlers-of-catan-city](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)](https://victoryconditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/20190816_125645-1.jpg "Settlers of Catan")

3.85

### Theme and components

3.8/5

### Game mechanics

3.8/5

### Longevity

4.1/5

## Pros

- Modern classic
- Easy-to-learn mechanics
- Big family of expansions

## Cons

- Dependant on dice
- Can't be played with 2
- Many games have surpassed it mechanically

Categories [Reviews](https://victoryconditions.com/category/reviews/), [Settlers of Catan](https://victoryconditions.com/category/settlers-of-catan/)

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### 10 thoughts on “Settlers of Catan – Board Game Review”

1. ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)



alun



[August 17, 2019 at 8:38 am](https://victoryconditions.com/what-is-settlers-of-catan/#comment-10)







Looks like a really fun game. Thanks for the summary rather than just writing the instructions 😀 Do you have a favourite game?

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     [Vasilij](http://victoryconditions.com)



     [August 17, 2019 at 1:45 pm](https://victoryconditions.com/what-is-settlers-of-catan/#comment-12)







     My current favorite board game is [Scythe](https://victoryconditions.com/what-is-scythe-the-board-game-review/). Absolutely love everything about it!

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Thabo Khoza



[August 17, 2019 at 11:34 am](https://victoryconditions.com/what-is-settlers-of-catan/#comment-11)







This is such a new game concept. I never thought games like these would actually be put on game boards especially since I have seen some many like the Simpsons being just online.



I did not see the pros and cons or these games. What are they? do you know?

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     [Vasilij](http://victoryconditions.com)



     [August 17, 2019 at 1:52 pm](https://victoryconditions.com/what-is-settlers-of-catan/#comment-13)







     It’s 24 years old already. You would be amazed about all the things that have been made into board games.



     Pro’s and con’s of Catan. Maybe i’ll make n post on this topic, but to be brief:


     \+ great theme and presentation,


     \+ easy to learn but engaging game mechanics,


     \+ fun to trade with your friends,


     \+ luck doesn’t play a big role,


     – not a lot to do when it’s not your turn,


     – in later stages the wait time can get long,


     – can’t be played by 2 players, 3 is minimum.

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Yenge Eric



[August 17, 2019 at 7:35 pm](https://victoryconditions.com/what-is-settlers-of-catan/#comment-14)







WOW, thank you so Vasilij. This is a game that i enjoy seeing people playing it but i have never had a deep knowledge as your post has gotten me more enlightened. Startiung laying the hexagonal terain tiles, giving resource tiles numbers down to Initial settlement placement.


So, elaborate that i feel playing right away.


thank you for such a wonderful post.

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     [Vasilij](http://victoryconditions.com)



     [August 17, 2019 at 9:04 pm](https://victoryconditions.com/what-is-settlers-of-catan/#comment-15)







     Well, you’re in luck then. I’m preparing a post about playing Catan online for free. Stay tuned!



     Post is ready here [https://victoryconditions.com/settlers-of-catan-online-for-free-https-colonist-io/](https://victoryconditions.com/settlers-of-catan-online-for-free-https-colonist-io/)

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Andrew



[November 19, 2019 at 5:54 pm](https://victoryconditions.com/what-is-settlers-of-catan/#comment-247)







Hi Vasilij,



I really enjoyed reading your review of settlers of catan. It sounds like a great game and definitely one to put on my Christmas list. I would also like to check out your recommendation of Scythe. Do you have a review of this game as well as it sounds really good? Thanks in advance, Andrew





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     Vasilij



     [November 20, 2019 at 7:56 am](https://victoryconditions.com/what-is-settlers-of-catan/#comment-248)







     I do have a [review of Scythe](https://victoryconditions.com/what-is-scythe-the-board-game-review/ "review of Scythe") done, so check that out. For further reading, also check the [review of the Digital Edition](https://victoryconditions.com/scythe-on-pc-digital-edition-review/ "review of the Digital Edition"), and two strategy guides, the [general strategies](https://victoryconditions.com/scythe-strategy-basic-tips/ "general strategies") and [faction specific strategies](https://victoryconditions.com/scythe-board-game-factions/ "faction specific strategies").

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Aly



[November 19, 2019 at 5:55 pm](https://victoryconditions.com/what-is-settlers-of-catan/#comment-245)







Thank you so much for this informative introduction to Settlers of Catan and review. I’ve been told that a family member really loves the game so I’m hoping to find something for him for the holidays that would be a good addition to his game. He’s already a pretty avid player, so I think the expansion packs you mention might bring a new level of excitement for his games. Thanks for helping me to understand the language — hopefully the next time I see him he will teach me how to play!

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     Vasilij



     [November 20, 2019 at 7:54 am](https://victoryconditions.com/what-is-settlers-of-catan/#comment-246)







     I reviewed the main expansion packs: [Seafarers](https://victoryconditions.com/settlers-of-catan-seafarers/ "Seafarers") and [Cities & Knigths](https://victoryconditions.com/what-is-cities-and-knights-catan-expansion-review/ "Cities and Knigths") already, but try to feel him out a bit , he might already have them. Maybe Traders & Barbarians or Explorers & Pirates would interest him, they are a bit rarer.



     I have not reviewed them (yet), but they were well received by other critics, so I would recommend them.

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      - [Mage Knight Ultimate Edition Review](https://victoryconditions.com/mage-knight-ultimate-edition-review/)
        - [Mage Knight Ultimate Edition: Unboxing and First Impressions](https://victoryconditions.com/mage-knight-ultimate-edition-unboxing-and-first-impressions/)
        - [What Is The Best Way To Learn Mage Knight?](https://victoryconditions.com/what-is-the-best-way-to-learn-mage-knight/)
        - [Why Is Mage Knight So Good? (3 Reasons)](https://victoryconditions.com/why-is-mage-knight-so-good/)
        - [Is Mage Knight Ultimate Edition Worth It?](https://victoryconditions.com/is-mage-knight-ultimate-edition-worth-it/)
      - [Mage Knight Solo Conquest: Tips and Thoughts](https://victoryconditions.com/mage-knight-solo-conquest-tips-and-thoughts/)
      - [Mage Knight: Heroes and their Abilities](https://victoryconditions.com/mage-knight-heroes-and-their-abilities/)
      - [Mage Knight Draconum List](https://victoryconditions.com/mage-knight-draconum-list/)
      - [Mage Knight vs Gloomhaven](https://victoryconditions.com/mage-knight-vs-gloomhaven/)
      - [Mage Knight vs Runebound](https://victoryconditions.com/mage-knight-vs-runebound/)
      - [Organizing Mage Knight Ultimate Edition](https://victoryconditions.com/organizing-mage-knight-ultimate-edition/)
      - [Mage Knight: Folded Space Insert Review](https://victoryconditions.com/mage-knight-folded-space-insert-review/)
      - [Laserox Insert for Mage Knight Ultimate Edition – Review](https://victoryconditions.com/laserox-insert-for-mage-knight-ultimate-edition-review/)
    - [How to Play Clans of Caledonia Solo? (4 Ways)](https://victoryconditions.com/how-to-play-clans-of-caledonia-solo/)
    - [ARNO Review – The Best Way To Play Ark Nova Solo?](https://victoryconditions.com/arno-review-the-best-way-to-play-ark-nova-solo/)
    - [Is Under Falling Skies Replayable? – Board Game Review](https://victoryconditions.com/is-under-falling-skies-replayable/)
    - [Why A Feast for Odin is an Excellent Solo Board Game – 3 Reasons](https://victoryconditions.com/why-a-feast-for-odin-is-an-excellent-solo-board-game/)
    - [One Deck Dungeon Review – Steam Edition](https://victoryconditions.com/one-deck-dungeon-review/)
    - [Friday Board Game Review](https://victoryconditions.com/friday-board-game-review/)
  - [For Families](https://victoryconditions.com/category/for-families/)
    - [Trailblazing Fun: Trails of Tucana Review](https://victoryconditions.com/trails-of-tucana-review/)
    - [Clank Board Game Review](https://victoryconditions.com/clank-board-game-review/)
    - [Lands of Galyzr Review – Choose Your Open-Word Adventure](https://victoryconditions.com/lands-of-galzyr-review/)
    - [Tokaido Board Game Review – Zen-Tourist](https://victoryconditions.com/tokaido-board-game-review/)
    - [5 Reasons Why Port Royal is a Perfect Filler Board Game](https://victoryconditions.com/5-reasons-why-port-royal-is-a-perfect-filler-board-game/)
    - [Tiny Epic Galaxies Review – They are Tiny and they are Epic](https://victoryconditions.com/tiny-epic-galaxies-review/)
    - [Canopy Board Game Review](https://victoryconditions.com/canopy-board-game-review/)
    - [Splendor Board Game Review](https://victoryconditions.com/splendor-board-game-review/)
    - [Bayou Bash Board Game Review – Ramming Speed!](https://victoryconditions.com/bayou-bash-board-game-review/)
    - [Mysterium Board Game Review – Mystery Wrapped in Art](https://victoryconditions.com/mysterium-board-game-review/)
    - [Race for the Title – Review](https://victoryconditions.com/race-for-the-title-board-game-review/)
    - [Carcassonne Review](https://victoryconditions.com/what-is-carcassonne-board-game-introduction/)
      - [Carcassonne Expansions and Online @ AsoBrain.com](https://victoryconditions.com/carcassonne-with-expansions-play-for-free-online-at-asobrain-com/)
      - [Carcassonne vs Kingdomino](https://victoryconditions.com/carcassonne-vs-kingdomino/)
        - [Kingdomino vs Queendomino](https://victoryconditions.com/kingdomino-vs-queendomino/)
    - [Cartographers Board Game Review – Draw a Map! (kind-of)](https://victoryconditions.com/cartographers-board-game-review/)
    - [Kahuna Review](https://victoryconditions.com/what-is-kahuna-board-game-is-it-for-you/)
    - [Ticket to Ride: First Journey (Europe) – Review](https://victoryconditions.com/ticket-to-ride-first-journey-europe-review/)
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    - [Zombie Kidz Evolution Review](https://victoryconditions.com/zombie-kidz-evolution-review/)
    - [Forbidden Island Review](https://victoryconditions.com/forbidden-island-game-review-try-not-to-drown/)
      - [From Forbidden Island to Forbidden Desert to Forbidden Sky](https://victoryconditions.com/from-forbidden-island-to-forbidden-desert-to-forbidden-sky/)
    - [Settlers of Catan](https://victoryconditions.com/category/settlers-of-catan/)
      - [Settlers of Catan Review](https://victoryconditions.com/what-is-settlers-of-catan/)
      - [Strategy Tips and Tricks for Catan](https://victoryconditions.com/how-to-win-at-catan-a-brief-guide/)
      - [Settlers of Catan: Seafarers Expansion](https://victoryconditions.com/settlers-of-catan-seafarers/)
      - [Settlers of Catan: Cities and Knights Expansion](https://victoryconditions.com/what-is-cities-and-knights-catan-expansion-review/)
      - [Settlers of Catan online @ AsoBrain.com](https://victoryconditions.com/games-on-asobrain-com-xplorers/)
      - [Settlers of Catan online @ https://colonist.io/](https://victoryconditions.com/settlers-of-catan-online-for-free-https-colonist-io/)
    - [Small World Review](https://victoryconditions.com/small-world-board-game-review-a-good-gateway-game/)
      - [Small World Expansions](https://victoryconditions.com/small-world-board-game-expansions/)
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      - [Scythe Review](https://victoryconditions.com/what-is-scythe-the-board-game-review/)
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      - [Scythe: Digital Edition Review](https://victoryconditions.com/scythe-on-pc-digital-edition-review/)
      - [Scythe: Invaders From Afar – Review and Tips](https://victoryconditions.com/invaders-from-afar-review-and-tips/)
      - [Scythe vs Terraforming Mars](https://victoryconditions.com/scythe-vs-terraforming-mars/)
    - [A Feast for Odin in 2022 – Review](https://victoryconditions.com/a-feast-for-odin-review/)
      - [Should You Buy Expansions for a Feast for Odin? – Norwegians and Two Mini Expansions](https://victoryconditions.com/should-you-buy-expansions-for-a-feast-for-odin/)
    - [Age of Innovation Board Game Review: Building Empires in a Brave New World](https://victoryconditions.com/age-of-innovation-board-game-review/)
    - [Canvas Board Game Review: Unleash Your Inner Artist](https://victoryconditions.com/canvas-board-game-review/)
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    - [Obsession 2nd Edition with Expansions – Review](https://victoryconditions.com/obsession-2nd-edition-with-expansions-review/)
    - [Paladin’s Oath Review – Mage Knight Digital?](https://victoryconditions.com/paladins-oath-review/)
    - [Santa Maria Review (with American Kingdoms Expansion) – Uncut Diamond](https://victoryconditions.com/santa-maria-board-game-review/)
    - [Yellow & Yangtze Digital Edition Review](https://victoryconditions.com/yellow-yangtze-digital-edition-review/)
    - [Raiders of the North Sea (Steam Edition) Review – As brutal as the original?](https://victoryconditions.com/raiders-of-the-north-sea-steam-edition-review-as-brutal-as-the-original/)
    - [Ark Nova Board Game Review – A Fine Breed](https://victoryconditions.com/ark-nova-board-game-review/)
      - [Discovering the Depths: Ark Nova Marine Worlds Expansion Review](https://victoryconditions.com/ark-nova-marine-worlds-expansion-review/)
    - [Messina 1347 Board Game Review – Rats Don’t Die](https://victoryconditions.com/messina-1347-board-game-review/)
    - [Origins: First Builders Board Game Review](https://victoryconditions.com/origins-first-builders-board-game-review/)
    - [The Book of Rituals – Alchemical Review](https://victoryconditions.com/the-book-of-rituals-review/)
    - [Tabannusi Board Game Review – Build It Sumerian Style](https://victoryconditions.com/tabannusi-board-game-review/)
    - [Oath Board Game Review – Chronicles of Empire and Exile](https://victoryconditions.com/oath-board-game-review/)
    - [Robinson Crusoe Board Game Review – All The Ways You Can Die](https://victoryconditions.com/robinson-crusoe-board-game-review/)
    - [Praga Caput Regni Board Game Review – Glorius Capital of the Holy Roman Empire](https://victoryconditions.com/praga-caput-regni-board-game-review/)
    - [Underwater Cities Board Game Review](https://victoryconditions.com/underwater-cities-board-game-review/)
      - [Do You Need New Discoveries Expansion For Underwater Cities? – Review](https://victoryconditions.com/do-you-need-new-discoveries-expansion-for-underwater-cities/)
    - [Altiplano Board Game Review – Fish, Alpacas, and Wool](https://victoryconditions.com/altiplano-board-game-review/)
    - [How Good Is Brass: Birmingham? Review](https://victoryconditions.com/how-good-is-brass-birmingham-review/)
    - [Root Board Game Review – This Forest is Mine!](https://victoryconditions.com/root-board-game-review/)
    - [Folded Space Inserts Review – Best Value for Your Buck Board Game Inserts](https://victoryconditions.com/folded-space-inserts-review/)
    - [Gaia Project Board Game Review](https://victoryconditions.com/gaia-project-board-game-review/)
    - [The Lord of the Rings Adventure Card Game Review – Steam Definitive Edition](https://victoryconditions.com/the-lord-of-the-rings-adventure-card-game-review/)
    - [Hawaii Board Game Review – Paradise?](https://victoryconditions.com/hawaii-board-game-review/)
    - [Patchwork Game Review – How to Sew a Quilt?](https://victoryconditions.com/patchwork-game-review-how-to-sew-a-quilt/)
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    - [Agricola Revised Edition Board Game Review](https://victoryconditions.com/agricola-revised-edition-board-game-review/)
    - [Agricola: All Creatures Big and Small – Review](https://victoryconditions.com/agricola-all-creatures-big-and-small-review/)
    - [Clans of Caledonia Review](https://victoryconditions.com/clans-of-caledonia-review/)
    - [Caverna: Cave vs Cave Review](https://victoryconditions.com/caverna-cave-vs-cave-review/)
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