The Red Cathedral

This game is fantastic. A big game in a smaller compact box. Very strategic and once the game is done, you feel satisfied to what you did (or did NOT) accomplish. Mechanics are great, and highly replayable. It's about a 60-90 min game that you will NOT regret playing.

Wow, I've heard so much about this game that I was a little worried it wouldn't live up to the hype, but it totally does. That's if you enjoy some serious Euro thinking goodness. It has concepts that are very familiar which makes it easy to teach, but does them in a unique way to make it different enough to stay high in my collection.

I've played this one at 2, 3, and 4 players and it is great all around. It is quick to learn and there is an enormous amount of strategy on what you are doing, especially with only 3 possible actions. Also, the way they packed so much game into such a tiny box is amazing. This will be one of my go-to euros alongside La Granje, Castles of Burgundy, and Orleans, but with not nearly as much shelf space needed.

This is a smooth combination of some great mechanics. It’s very satisfying gameplay in a relatively short amount of time.

This is one of those games that feels like it was made twenty years ago--in a good way. It has all the cleanness and efficiency and inherent strategy of games by, say, Kramer and Kiesling.

Easy to learn and teach and with lots of depth and replay-ability value. Love the concept of recognition and prestige points scoring, and yes it’s a typical Euro. I would personally think it’s in the light-medium weigh category. Happy to own one.

When this arrived, I was surprised at the smallish box. But this turns out to hold a gem of a game. Building and resource collection driven by lots of tough decisions and a rondel to boot. Excellent components and a challenging solo mode make this another fine DEVIR game!