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| | | Description: | | Imagine yourself living during medieval times, the period of history referred to as the middle ages. In the game of cathedral, you are a rich and powerful landowner. The playing board represents the site of the walled city. Two sets of playing pieces symbolize both the buildings and the two opposing forces who cathedral game battle to gain control by strategically positioning their building pieces back on the board. In this game of competition and rivalry, victory goes to the player who is best at blocking and out-maneuvering their opponent. This wooden game includes 1 board, 28 buildings, 1 cathedral, and rules. Two players. Ages 8 and up.... | | | Features: | |
• Challenge yourself and a friend to a game of Cathedral.
• A logical thinking puzzle that will have you thinking over and over.
• Made of quality hardwood construction.
• Fun for kids and parents alike.
• 8 Years and Up
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 11.46 inches | | Product Width:
| 3.7 inches | | Product Height:
| 11.3 inches | | Package Length:
| 11.1 inches | | Package Width:
| 10.7 inches | | Package Height:
| 3.6 inches | | Package Weight:
| 2.95 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 24 reviews |
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| $24.99 | Collectible
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- Mint | | | $39.95 | New | | | $39.98 | New | | | $39.99 | Collectible
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| $39.95 | New | | | $39.98 | New | | | $40.98 | New | | | $40.99 | New | | | $41.99 | New | | | $45.73 This item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. | New | | | $46.69 This item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. | New | | | $58.95 | New | |
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| $24.99 | Collectible
- Good | | | $26.99 | Collectible
- Good | | | $27.00 | Collectible
- Good | | | $34.95 | Collectible
- Mint | | | $39.99 | Collectible
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37 of 38 found the following review helpful:
 Simple and EffectiveSep 15, 2005
By Bu-Chan
"Cathedral" is a simple game to learn and one that will be quickly picked up by anyone who tries it.
The idea is to take over as much territory within a medieval town's walls as possible. You do this by placing your various buildings in strategic places within the playing area.
The game itself is made from wood, and the pieces are quite a good size. As such, they are durable and will last ages before any wear and tear begins to show.
I personally found myself quickly becoming bored with the game, as it does not seem to have the endless variety that a game such as chess can provide. The relative movements and strategies you can develop are fairly limited, in that sense.
However, "Cathedral" is different and it is simple. If there are only two players, it makes a quick, fast game to fill a few minutes with. However, should your inclincations be toward longer, more in-depth games, this is not the best of them.
22 of 23 found the following review helpful:
 A True Classic!Dec 02, 2000
My son received this game as an 8 year-old. We played it for years, including during endless car trips, long after the cardboard box it came it had disintegrated. Eventually, we lost many pieces and put it aside. What a thrill to discover it is still being sold. Easy to learn, quickly played, always interesting, creates a level playing field for parents & kids. Two thumbs up for a great family game.
13 of 13 found the following review helpful:
Addictive & fun. Easy to learn, difficult to master.Nov 27, 2001
The only limit in the fun of this game is the skill of your opponent. The better your opponent is, the better your strategy must be, and the more you will enjoy the game. I had Amazon send this to my nephews six months ago, and I played it for the first time with them over Thanksgiving 2001. What a great time we had! They never wanted to stop playing, and when their cousins arrived, everyone wanted to play. So we built an identical game, complete with a board, out of LEGO bricks so everyone could have a turn. I can't get this game out of my head, and have even made models of the board and pieces on my computer to pass the time. It is very addictive. My younger nephew really enjoyed playing, even though it was harder for him to master the strategies needed to win. However, it was his older brother who really improved his play by having the opportunity to play against a better player. No two games are the same, and it's very hard to predict how the ever-changing board will impact what pieces you can play. The wood is beautiful and the game has a quiet, old-fashioned elegance about it. But it is a fast, ruthless game of strategy. You won't regret adding it to your collection of games.
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
A great game with an unexpected bonus featureNov 18, 2006
By L. F. Smith
Cathedral is a great game. It can be learned in five minutes or less, though mastering it takes a while. However, unlike many other games that require strategic thinking, the game is fun from the beginning. One of its best features is that it can be played very quickly; a full match typically takes ten minutes or less. It's one of those rare games that balance complexity, fun, and time almost perfectly. (The "official" web site at http://www.cathedral-game.co.nz/ offers strategy guides, history, etc.)
The bonus feature is that the game is very good looking. It's visually appealing enough that it becomes an element of your decor sitting on your coffee table.
I generally evaluate games based on the amount of fun I have per unit of money I had to spend, and I rate Cathedral very highly by that measure. I'm glad I bought it, and I'd happily do it again.
One hint: When you get the game, make a diagram of how the pieces fit into the frame. They'll probably go in more than one way, but trust me, it can take a while to figure it out on your own when you finish playing and want to put everything back into the frame.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
We love it!May 20, 2000
My friends and I all play this game, it's a lot of fun. The rules are simple and easy to pick up, but the strategy is much harder. You can begin playing the game within five minutes of opening the box - playing it well takes quite a bit longer. I think the previous reviewer may have had a bit of bad luck - my set arrived intact and stayed that way for over a year, despite fairly heavy play. To date, I've had to repair one piece, following a week of play at Scout camp.
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