A true classic since its inception in 1962, Cathedral is a game of territorial supremacy within the bounds of a medieval 8.75 x 8.75 x 2.25 inch walled city. Victory goes to the landowner who can position more of their buildings within the walls, thereby capturing space, points, and blocking the opponent from placing their pieces. 

You are a land owner in medieval times. Remove all the buildings from the walled city playing surface and divide up the pieces by color.In turn, position the largest of your pieces on the board.  If you are able to surround an opponent's piece, it is removed from the board and given back to your opponent to play. The goal is to put back more of YOUR pieces than your opponent as a players unused pieces are deducted from their score.