Mayfair The Settlers of Catan- Hosting a Game Night

So you’ve got your copy of Mayfair The Settlers of Catan, but you need a group to play with. Well, it’s time to take matters into your own hands and host a game night.


Invite your Friends


The amount of people you invite depends on what games you’d like to play. If you’re sticking to Mayfair The Settlers of Catan, you’ll want to invite the right number for your game or expansion pack. Some variants have been posted that make it possible to play with more than six players.


If you want a larger gathering you’ll need to plan accordingly by either using games that everyone can play or having several smaller games and dividing into groups. If you’re going with the smaller game option, keep the games relatively short so that people can change games and mix up the groups. Offering refreshments goes a long way in establishing a friendly atmosphere. If the group is large you may want to make it game night potluck.


Know your Audience


In choosing games and creating the atmosphere, consider your audience. What is the age range and skill level? How competitive are they? What sort of games might they prefer? You don’t want to scare away newbies with intensely competitive game play. Nor do you want to bore your group with games they don’t enjoy. For the first game night, be flexible and adjust plans to fit the group’s needs. After that you’ll know what to expect.


Turn it into a Club


Once you’ve got a group interested in playing games, suggest making it a regular thing. Whether it be once a week or once a month, you can all get together to try out new games and share each other’s company. The regular nature of the game night also makes it easier to invite others and introduce them to your favorite games.