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Board Game “The Settlers of the Stone Age”

“The Settlers of Catan” is a legendary board game, firmly holding its place as a leader in the board game industry since its release in 1995.

This time, let’s delve into the story of another board game similar to “The Settlers of Catan.”

“The Settlers of the Stone Age”

While “The Settlers of Catan” is set against the backdrop of the “Age of Exploration,” the game “The Settlers of the Stone Age” ventures much further into the past.

Similar to the mechanics of “The Settlers of Catan,” this game is set in the “Stone Age.” However, a notable difference lies in the background—rather than taking place on the confined space of the “Catan Island,” it unfolds against the backdrop of a “World Map.”

세계지도를 배경으로 한 카탄의 개척자 형식의 게임

“A Game Expanding from Africa to the World”

With a premise that humanity’s ancestors originated from the African continent, the game’s starting points are all in Africa. Players expand from Africa to Europe, Asia, or other continents, accumulating points as they explore and settle new territories.

The gameplay is reminiscent of “The Settlers of Catan,” involving rolling dice to progress. However, unlike “The Settlers of Catan,” players nurture explorers or construct camps to discover new places, obtain resources, and establish settlements, weaving a narrative of exploration.

Featuring a larger scale than “The Settlers of Catan” and incorporating slightly more strategic elements, this game offers an engaging alternative if the familiarity of Catan has started to wane.

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