Cathedral
2 players • 1979
- First published
- 1979
- Players
- 2 players
How it plays
Cathedral plays 2 players.
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Where it came from
Cathedral was first published in 1979, emerging as a minimalist strategy game that prioritized spatial reasoning and architectural aesthetic. Its design, characterized by simple, unadorned wooden or resin building blocks placed on a square grid, reflects the period's interest in abstract strategy games that leaned into tactile simplicity rather than thematic complexity.
The game was developed by Robert P. Moore, who reportedly conceived the concept while watching the construction of a building. The objective of occupying territory and surrounding opponents' structures is often compared to Go or territory-capture games. Upon its release, it gained a reputation for its deceptive simplicity and was frequently praised in gaming circles for its high-quality production and its ability to serve as a functional desktop display piece.
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How many players is Cathedral for?
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