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The core mechanics of Catan are easy to learn and teach, but there is much depth in terms of strategy and planning which can be difficult for new players (especially those who do not enjoy games that take a long time). There’s nothing worse than being so close to winning- just to have someone else pull ahead with a last-minute settlement! When someone reaches ten victory point tokens, that person wins immediately.

You gain more victory points than others when you build cities because each city counts as two settlements in terms of scoring! One way players acquire points during gameplay is through collecting certain numbers/combinations of different types of resources. For example: If a player has at least one sheep and one wood then the “building cost” for buying a road card would be waived (because it requires both wood and wool). Development cards can be purchased using resources, but they are only available if you have the right amount of resources or trade combinations.

The objective of Catan is to grow your empire by building structures and acquiring development cards. This keeps the game exciting and makes each turn meaningful in terms of resource gathering. Also, since there are limited numbers of important resources, it is impossible to “stock up” on them.

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You never know what kind of terrain or buildings might pop up on your island next! Each player starts with two settlements, but can only build one more per turn until they upgrade their settlement to a city (which allows them to build another). The “board” gets randomized using several dice rolls at the beginning of each new round, making for interesting twists during gameplay. Each island has its own resource mix meaning no two games are ever alike! This simplicity is part of Catan’s charm and why so many people enjoy playing it.Ĭatan also uses a random board generator, which means that every time you play the map will be different. There aren’t any complicated rules or big rulebooks just easy-to-follow instructions which allow most players to pick up the game within minutes of opening it. One reason Catan is so enjoyable is due to its simplicity. We appreciate this aspect because it provides longevity to an already great game system. The potential variety of strategies leaves room for future expansion packs! This way new elements can be added without changing gameplay drastically. Alternatively, you can compete with the neighboring islanders by attacking them (although this will likely result in a war that depletes all parties involved). For example, you could focus on trading resources with other players or hoarding your own supply of resources. The game is very open-ended and allows players to play in many different ways. The game is won by the player who earns ten victory points, which are acquired through building structures or acquiring development cards.

Players use resource cards such as bricks or wood to build said things on the ever-changing map. The goal of the game is to create their empire through collecting resources and building roads, settlements, cities, and knights. In case you have been living under a rock for the last 20 years, Catan is a board game developed by Klaus Teuber. CATAN Cities and Knights Board Game – Best for People Who Like Strategy Catan Explorers and Pirates Board Game Expansion – Best for Fans of Exploration CATAN Starfarers Board Game 2nd Ed – Best Catan Expansion for 2 Players

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