Notice that one guy has solved the game, and he/they suggested a new start rule to balance this: The white player places one building. The dark player then places the cathedral and one piece. Then players alternate one and one piece. A match consists of two rounds, alternate start. Total lowest surplus squares wins.
I like my original wooden one. handmade by the inventor. the grid doesnt quiiite match up. & the surface is all slidy without snappy grooves..i call it "spin the cathedral" 😏
Was just about to say that - there was a new game that came out in Korea called Great Kingdom that's designed by a top go player that seems like it borrowed some of this game's concepts
Another one ive never heard of , looks fun hope to find it thanks for sharing
I found this at a Goodwill store for four dollars. Thanks for the overview and recommendation.
I wish I still had this box. I like the buildings in this more than the modern versions.
I play this ALL THE TIMe
Notice that one guy has solved the game, and he/they suggested a new start rule to balance this: The white player places one building. The dark player then places the cathedral and one piece. Then players alternate one and one piece. A match consists of two rounds, alternate start. Total lowest surplus squares wins.
One for my ebay watch 👀
Totally a game up my alley! I doubt it can be found in Sweden though. Nice review Norm!
Nope, not gonna happen. Not interested. :-)
It was fun in the 80s when i owned it.
It's fun. Reminds me of Foundations of Rome
One of my favorite quick-throw down games!
I like my original wooden one. handmade by the inventor. the grid doesnt quiiite match up. & the surface is all slidy without snappy grooves..i call it "spin the cathedral" 😏
I've seen the commercial for this and looks fun and interesting!
I'd love to find this one!!
Seems like a variation on Go.
Was just about to say that - there was a new game that came out in Korea called Great Kingdom that's designed by a top go player that seems like it borrowed some of this game's concepts
Looks like the same as Era.
1986
Here is an interesting "fix" to a game balance issue:
sites.google.com/site/ptlehmann/gaming/hrules/cathedral