Main Article – Settlers of Canaan

Main Article – Settlers of Canaan

In the world of education, games have been a big part of most educational materials. Games have been designed to give students physical exercise, develop mental activity, build initiative and self-esteem, and give students a chance to learn new things. In recent years, computer games have also become an important part of many educational programs. Computer games allow students to focus better, make eye contact, and helps them increase their critical thinking skills. Most importantly, games can be used as a mode of punishment for children who do not follow rules.

One type of computer games that is popular in homeschooling families is the board game ” Settlers of Canaan”. This game gives children the physical skill of trading by developing hand to eye coordination. Children also develop their spatial skills and problem solving skills through the use of their hands. Another favorite game that is enjoyed by many parents and students alike is “The Battle Chess”, which allows students to use logic and problem solving techniques to develop critical thinking skills.

The Settlers of Canaan is played with seven-sided die that have square holes at the corners. The objective of the game is for players to build the greatest civilization among all the other players. Players receive four main points for each row they contain two resources: gold and wood. Resources are earned by the players each turn, depending on how many of the player’s guests they have invited over to play. Wood can be bought from the marketplace, while gold can only be obtained from particular trees that are shown on the game board. When it is time for players to place their guests on the table, they take turns choosing which guests will start on the board.