Category Archives: catan

Drunkards of Catan

Settlers of Catan Drinking Game I wanted a drinking game for Catan that was more than just “drink when you build a road!”.Something a little more involved and integrated while staying simple.  Too many things to remember bog down the … Continue reading

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Elements of Greatness: Customizability

Customizability, for the sake of this reading, means anything that makes one player’s gameplay different from another.  Some games allow you to choose a character role before the game, while others let you change something as you play the game. … Continue reading

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Catan Horror (v0.3)

A Combination of Arkham Horror and Settlers of Catan(Updated 11 AUG 2014) Required: Arkham Horror, Settlers of Catan, and Settlers of Catan: Cities and Knights For sake of simplicity, “Town” can mean any settlement, city or metropolis. Danke, Spielbox! Game ChangesCatan … Continue reading

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Elements of Greatness: Skill versus Luck

Making a great game is difficult.  If it wasn’t, we’d be flooded with great games and great would become average and we’d have to looking out for amazing games, because we’d be bored with great.  However, there are several factors … Continue reading

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Hardcore Catan (v1.1)

Hardcore Catan Variant Rules and Scenario (v1.1)(Updated 3/15/2011) Catan is a great game.  It combines strategy, diplomacy and forethought into a fun game anyone can play.  However, it’s not challenging.  As much fun as I have playing Catan (and I … Continue reading

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Mega Catan (v 1.33)

Mega Catan: A combination of basic Settlers of Catan, Harbormaster, Fishermen, Rivers, Cities and Knights, The Wonders of Catan, Barbarian Attack, Traders and Barbarians (the scenario) and basic Seafarer rules. (Updated 5 Aug 2014)  Initial Setup Game Setup and Rule Changes … Continue reading

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A Very Good Place To Start

As a pretty hardcore nerd, one of my favorite activities is playing games (role playing / board / video). But more than that, I enjoy making my own games and rules for other games. The idea behind this blog is … Continue reading

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