This expansion consists of a tile with 3 hex and a river. Every single construction on the side of this river is a goldpoint.Each 3 goldpoints worth one victory point. All the other rules are the same of the usual game - except you may require more victory points to win the game.
Games Quarterly Magazine celebrates non-electronic games: Board, card, role-playing, family, general interest, party, miniatures and educational games. It also features related topics -- books, movies, and other items of interest.
A dozen or so of the top writers in the games industry have features in each issue of GQM. James Ernest applies his wit and humor to Dr. Game advice column. Kenneth Hite gives a wry and astute view of games that have become classics. David Niecikowski shows in detail games that have particular merit in education. GQM Publisher Mark Simmons, a 28-year veteran who has worked on every level of the industry, makes sure each issue is overflowing with interesting and entertaining features.
This issue of Games Quarterly features a brand-new expansion for Settlers of Catan! The Great River of Catan insert introduces the river to the island -- as well as the promise of gold! -- and comes with three, new, die-cut hexagonal board pieces, 10 new counters, and special rules courtesy of designers Klaus and Guido Teuber.