The Settlers of Zarahemla
- Designer Klaus Teuber
- Publisher Inspiration Games
- Illustration Miles Germer , Alvin Madden , Imelda Vohwinkel
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
You build settlements, cities, roads, and contribute stones to a temple by collecting resources like wood, grain, brick, water, and stone. Gameplay closely follows Catan's mechanics with dice rolls, trading, and development cards. The modular board consists of five double-sided strips offering variable setups. Contributing stones to the temple grants extra victory points, adding a unique twist to familiar gameplay.
Who Is This Game For?
This game targets experienced players aged 12 and up who enjoy Catan and religious themes. With a playtime around 90 minutes, it demands strategic planning and patience but is less suited for beginners unfamiliar with resource management or dice mechanics.
How It Works
Each turn begins with rolling dice to determine resource production. Players collect cards, trade with others or ports, and build settlements, cities, or roads. Mechanics include Dice Rolling, Set Collection, and Trading, combined with a temple-building element that grants bonus points. Rolling a 7 moves the robber to block resources from opponents.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Klaus Teuber, The Settlers of Zarahemla is a themed adaptation of Catan focusing on the Book of Mormon. Released in 2003, it retains Catan's core mechanics with a modular board and dice rolls, adding temple building as a new victory point source. It belongs to the Catan series.
Pro
- Familiar Catan gameplay with added temple building
- Modular board allows variable configurations
- Rich resource management with dice and trading
- Religious theme integrated into victory conditions
Contra
- No solo mode available
- Complex for players without Catan experience
- Approximately 90 minutes playtime requires patience
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set in the ancient city of Zarahemla, drawing theme and resources from the Book of Mormon. Players develop their civilization using resources like wood, stone, and water.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Engage actively in trading and manage your resources carefully to adapt to dice outcomes.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, The Settlers of Zarahemla is designed for 2 to 4 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A game takes about 90 minutes, making it a medium-length session.
What prior experience do I need?
Some experience with resource management and dice mechanics is helpful; this is a game for intermediate players.
How does this compare to similar games?
It is based on Catan but adds temple building as a new way to earn victory points and a religious theme centered on the Book of Mormon.
Is this suitable for families?
Recommended for ages 12 and up, it is more suitable for experienced players than casual family play due to its complexity.
What mechanic makes it special?
The mix of Dice Rolling, Set Collection, and Trading combined with temple building as a victory mechanic stands out.
Fazit
Fans of Catan looking for a religious-themed twist will find this variant interesting. Players new to Catan might find the complexity challenging.
