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Chris Bowler
Aug 21, 20175 min read
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 10, 20172 min read
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...
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Chris Bowler
Aug 10, 20174 min read
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....
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Chris Bowler
Jun 21, 20173 min read
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...
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Chris Bowler
Jun 21, 20173 min read
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....
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Chris Bowler
Jun 15, 20176 min read
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...
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Chris Bowler
Jun 14, 20175 min read
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...
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Chris Bowler
Jun 12, 20173 min read
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…...
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Chris Bowler
Jun 9, 20174 min read
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...
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Chris Bowler
Jun 8, 20175 min read
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...
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Chris Bowler
Jun 8, 20173 min read
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...
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Chris Bowler
Jun 8, 20175 min read
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...
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Chris Bowler
May 18, 20176 min read
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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