Catan
1995
Design0.4/10
Interaction9.1/10
Artistry2.8/10
Strategy2.9/10
Complexity3.6/10
Catan
Settle an island by acquiring resources, building, trading, and strategically gaining victory points.
1995 • 3–4
Average rating
3.57
Players
3–4
Avg time
120 min
Age
10+
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Description
In Catan, players compete to be the dominant settlers on a newly discovered island. You’ll be rolling dice to determine resource production from the island’s various terrain hexes. Players use these resources to build roads, settlements, and cities, claiming key locations and earning victory points.
A central aspect of the game revolves around trading resources with other players. Skillful negotiation is key to acquiring the resources you need while also preventing your opponents from achieving their goals. The modular board ensures that each game presents a unique strategic landscape, demanding adaptable planning and opportunistic plays to secure your victory.
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Categories
Negotiation, City Building, Economic
Mechanics
Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Modular Board, Route/Network Building, Trading, Network and Route Building, Tile Placement, Set Collection, Area Majority / Influence
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