Hoity Toity

What do bored English noblemen do with their free time? Well, according to this Spiel des Jahres (1990) winner by Klaus Teuber, they like collecting old junk and then showing it off. Players buy or steal various pieces of junk in the form of cards, trying to form the largest and oldest collection. Built on a ‘rock-paper-scissors’ mechanism, this game gives all players a couple of choices each turn. The trick is in guessing what your opponents are likely to do, and planning your choice accordingly — only after everyone’s decision is revealed do you know for certain whether you made the right one. If you enjoy bluffing, strategy, or just being a snooty nobleman, this game is for you!

# of Players: 2 – 6

Playing Time: 45 minutes

Difficulty to learn: Easy

Library Catalog Record: http://library.lib.asu.edu/record=b6350007~S2

The Settlers of Catan

In The Settlers of Catan, you will take on the role of a settler trying to make your way on the island of Catan. Players must formulate strategies in order to establish successful civilizations by managing resources, building settlements, cities, and roads, and negotiating with neighbors. The first player to get to 10 victory points wins the game! The Settlers of Catan has won multiple awards and is one of the most popular games in recent history due to its amazing ability to appeal to experienced gamers as well as those new to the hobby. Settlers of Catan is free to borrow from the library anytime!

# of Players        3 – 4

Playing Time       90 minutes

Difficulty to learn: Easy

Library Catalog Record: http://library.lib.asu.edu/record=b6349984~S3