The Best of European Board Games
People say that European games have lots of strategy to them. So here are some popular ones up for discussion.
Give you suggestions and add your comments to help people decide if they'd like to try some of these.
Settlers of Catan
One of the most popular European board games, this game of trade strategy takes place on a board that is created anew every time, giving each player different access to resources. It’s cerebral but still fast-moving, and games are exciting all the way to the end.
- Settlers of Catan Forum
General info about playing Catan Tournaments, Get Togethers and other events - Settlers of Catan Resources
fansite - Play Catan
Welcome to PlayCatan, the Official Catan Game Portal! Play the Catan Base Game for free with other people on the internet or against clever computer opponents.
Settlers of Catan on Youtube
explanation of rules and game play
Carcassonne
A tile-based German-style board game for two to five players. Complete cities, cloisters, and roads and get points.
Info on Carcassonne
- Carcassonne Central
a community dedicated to the board game An active forum where you can ask questions about the game and share your ideas with fellow gamers Annotated rules for Carcassonne and its expansions FAQs (frequently asked questions) about the rules for Carca - Strategy guide forum
strategy tips for playing
Power Grid
Power Grid is the updated release of the Friedemann Friese crayon game Funkenschlag.
Power Grid puts each player in control of a utility company looking to supply electricity to an ever-growing network of customers.
Info on Power Grid
- Funkenschlag (Power Grid) Online Game
play online - from Wiki
Power Grid is the English-language edition of the multiplayer German-style board game Funkenschlag (in its second incarnation) designed by Friedemann Friese.
Agricola
In Agricola, you're a farmer in a wooden shack with your spouse and little else. On a turn, you get to take only two actions, one for you and one for the spouse, from all the possibilities you'll find on a farm: collecting clay, wood, or stone; building fences; and so on.
Info about Agricola
- Play-Agricola.com Forum
forum for discussing the game - Rules for the game
a Forum with rules of the game
