Cathedral 1979
Designed by Robert P. Moore
What it is
A light abstract strategy, children's game, city building game for 2 players (~20 min), built around enclosure, pattern building, square grid.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #2602 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played abstract title.
How to play Cathedral
Cathedral is a light game (rated 1.8 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2 players, runs about 20 minutes and is aimed at ages 8 and up. It's an Abstract Strategy, Children's Game and City Building game where the core of play revolves around Enclosure, Pattern Building and Square Grid. A light abstract strategy, children's game, city building game for 2 players (~20 min), built around enclosure, pattern building, square grid. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #2602 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played abstract title.
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