Cathedral
1979 · BGG
Avg rating
6.55
Bayes rating
6.12
Weight
1.79 (Light)
Players
2
Playtime
20 min
Ratings count
3,679
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Description
In Cathedral, each player has a set of pieces of a different color. The pieces are in the shapes of buildings, covering from one to five square units. The first player takes the single neutral Cathedral piece and places it onto the board. Players then alternate placing one of their buildings onto the board until neither player can place another building. Players capture territory by surrounding areas that are occupied by at most one opponent or neutral building. A captured piece is removed and captured territory becomes off-limits to the opponent. The player with the fewest 'square units' of buildings that can't be placed wins.
Play mode
Competitive
How it plays
Area control & tactical conflict Set collection & pattern building Tile, map & route building
Game type
Abstract / puzzle game Family / kids game Board game
What it’s about
Community, city life & everyday life
Publishers
Designers
Robert P. Moore