Playing 'Catan' on Shabbat

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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