Playing 'Catan' on Shabbat
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Question
Hello, Is the strategy game (Catan) permitted on Shabbat? The skills required in the game include strategic thinking, resource management, and trading ability (trading resources and various deals are the main interactive element between the participants in the game).
Answer
Hello
Games like 'Catan' that involve 'buying and selling' are permitted only for children up to the age of Bar Mitzvah.
Source
According to the instructions of the Gaon, Rabbi A. Fried, shlita
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