I have enjoyed playing this game a lot. My wife likes that it's not a 'fighting' game, although you can 'hurt' other players somewhat with the robber (this is a competitive, not a cooperative, game). Whenever we finish a game, we always want to immediately start a new one. Because of its chrome, this game is obviously directed to the Mormon market, but I recommend this game to anyone who likes strategy games. Whether or not you have played the original Settlers of Catan, Settlers of Zarahemla is a fun game.

      - Mark Christiansen, Concord, New Hampshire

I bought the game and have enjoyed it a lot. I've played it with friends, and even with my 8 and 9 year old nieces. Although a bit of the strategy of the game is lost on them they have picked up the gameplay rather easily, and they enjoy the game as much as the adults that have played it.

      - Jerry Proudlock, Bellevue, Washington

We saw this version of Settlers of Catan and had to buy it. It turns out we made a good decision. The game is very enjoyable 'light' strategy that the family can play together (younger than 10 might have problems). So far I've only played with four players, so I'm not sure how it would be with only two. The playing time is closer to three hours for four players, but the game moves along pretty quickly and doesn’t drag.

      - Alan, Colorado

We got this game for our family. My teenage son loves it. We've spent many great hours not just playing the game, but bonding together as a family. Thanks for helping us create some great memories!

      - Doug Nufer, Cedar Hills, Utah

We really like the game. We're big fans of the Settlers, and we have most of the expansions. We played the Zarahemla version for the first time last Saturday, and we like the improvements over the original. Along with the fun Book of Mormon references, the changes to simplify things work well without changing the gameplay. For example, having the big board to lay the map tiles in simplifies game setup, as does combining the map tiles into strips. The places to keep the cards are also very convenient.

So basically Settlers of Zarahemla has all the appeal of the original, plus the humorous Book of Mormon flavor, with a simplified setup. We loved it!

      - Robert & Jenn Carroll, Dickinson, Texas

When the FedEx package arrived in the mail, I could hardly wait to open it! The children anxiously tore off the plastic shrink wrap and were pleased to see the beautiful game inside. Settlers of Zarahemla includes a gorgeous board that you set up for a unique experience each time you play. The hex tiles are cleverly attached together in strips so they're never lost, but can can be reversed and swapped to give you many unique game boards. It all sits neatly in a frame which firmly holds the pieces in place. If you've ever played "Settlers of Catan", you'll really like this improved layout!

We opened the instruction booklet and began laying out the tiles and cards. Within a few minutes we were selecting locations for our settlements and roads. Choosing prime locations at the start of the game is very important because you'll gather resources and expand your empire from your chosen map positions. Since there are many ways to obtain victory points, we each came up with different strategies to win. My wife and her sister led with the high score most of the game, but the tide turned quickly as my strategy came to fruition. The game allows you to trade with other players and exchange resources at the market. This becomes a key aspect of a winning strategy since the Gadianton robbers will occasionally confiscate some of your needed resources. Using a timely trade, I was able to link two roads and acquire the points for Longest Road. In the same turn I bought enough temple stones to combine with my investment card and complete the temple!

Settlers of Zarahemla is fun for beginners and experts alike. You may learn the rules in a few minutes, but you'll have to use a new strategy every time you play!

      - Clinton Ford, Spokane, Washington

Settlers is the most addictive game I've ever played!

      - Richard Rock, former VP of Business Development & Marketing at Ebay

I love how Zarahemla has brought my family closer together. My kids would rather play Zarahemla than any video game.

      - Judy Simon, mother of six, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho