Catan (6th Edition)
Catan (6th Edition)
Build settlements, cities, and roads to claim victory on the island of Catan; perfect for family game nights.
Quick Specs
● Engage 3 to 4 players in strategic resource management and trading.
● Experience a unique island layout with every game for endless replayability.
● Develop settlements and cities to earn victory points and secure your win.
● Trade resources wisely with opponents or the bank to acquire needed goods.
● Enjoy a challenging yet accessible strategy game suitable for ages 10 and up.
Embark on a journey of strategy and negotiation with Catan, the original gateway to a world of engaging board games.
Designed for adventurers aged 10 and up, Catan invites 3 to 4 players to stake their claim on the newly discovered island. This is more than just a game; it is an interactive experience where every decision matters. You will strategically build settlements, cities, and roads, transforming raw resources into a thriving civilisation. Success hinges not only on careful planning but also on your ability to negotiate and trade effectively with your fellow players. The modular board ensures that no two games are ever the same, offering a fresh challenge and compelling replayability that has captivated millions worldwide. Catan is the quintessential strategy board game for those seeking intellectual stimulation and social interaction.
The heart of the Catan strategy board game: resource management and expansion
At its core, Catan is a game of resource management and territorial expansion. Players collect resources – wood, brick, sheep, wheat, and ore – based on the roll of the dice and the placement of their settlements and cities. These resources are the lifeblood of your burgeoning civilisation, enabling you to build new roads to expand your reach, establish settlements to increase your resource production, and upgrade settlements to cities for greater victory points and enhanced resource yields. The dynamic interplay between dice rolls, resource availability, and player interaction creates a constantly evolving landscape, demanding adaptability and foresight. This Catan board game promises engaging strategic depth.
Negotiation: the art of the trade in strategy board games
Victory in Catan is rarely achieved in isolation. The game intrinsically rewards skillful negotiation. Players will frequently find themselves needing specific resources to complete their building plans. This is where the trading phase becomes crucial. Whether you are proposing a mutually beneficial trade with another player or engaging in maritime trade with the bank (often at a less favourable rate), your ability to articulate your needs and strike advantageous deals is paramount. Catan teaches valuable lessons in communication, persuasion, and understanding the motivations of others, making it a rich social experience as well as a strategic challenge. The strategy involved in these board games is paramount.
A proven legacy of fun and strategy in board games
Since its inception, Catan has garnered numerous awards and has been translated into dozens of languages, testament to its universal appeal and enduring quality. It provides a perfect balance of luck and strategy, ensuring that while dice rolls introduce an element of chance, strategic decision-making and shrewd trading ultimately determine the victor. Its relatively straightforward rules make it accessible for newcomers, yet the depth of strategic possibilities ensures that seasoned gamers remain engaged. Catan is not just a board game; it is a cultural phenomenon that continues to bring people together for hours of enjoyable competition, making it a top choice for board games.
A challenge for every player seeking board games
The game's difficulty rating of 2.29 out of 5 indicates a moderate challenge, making it ideal for families, casual gamers, and those new to the hobby, while still offering enough strategic depth to keep experienced players engaged. The average playtime of 60 minutes ensures that a game can be completed within a reasonable timeframe, perfect for a weeknight or a relaxed weekend afternoon. The compact playtime and engaging mechanics make Catan a highly replayable experience, where each session presents new opportunities for strategic brilliance and surprising outcomes, solidifying its place among the best board games available.
Features
● Strategically build settlements, cities, and roads to expand your influence on the island in this engaging strategy board game.
● Trade resources like wood, brick, sheep, wheat, and ore with other players or the bank to acquire what you need for your Catan adventure.
● Experience a variable game board, ensuring a unique island setup and fresh challenges with every playthrough of this beloved board game.
● Develop your civilisation to earn victory points, with the first player to reach a set number of points winning the game of Catan.
● Engage in dynamic player interaction through negotiation and trading, fostering social engagement alongside strategic gameplay, a hallmark of great board games.
Specifications
SKU: CN3081
Players: 3 to 4
Ages: 10 and up
Duration: 60 mins
Difficulty: 2.29 out of 5
What's in the Box
● 1x Catan Board Game (CN3081)
Why Catan
Catan is more than a game; it is an experience that has defined modern strategy board gaming for generations. As a pioneer in the industry, Catan fosters critical thinking, social interaction, and endless replayability, making it the foundational choice for game nights across South Africa and the world. Choose Catan and build more than just settlements; build connections and memories. This makes Catan a premier strategy board game choice. Catan Expansions
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