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The Settlers of Catan

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Brand Mayfair Games
Material Cardboard
Theme Strategy
Genre Strategy
Number of Players 4

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  • Players: 3-4, Time To Play: 90 Minutes
  • Dimensions: 9.25" H x 11.5" W x 3" D, Ship Weight: 2.098 pounds
  • The Settlers of Catan is fun, easy to learn, and keeps advanced players on their toes

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How fast can you match? That's the key to BLINK. Shape, count, or color - any way you can match it, do it fast to get rid of your cards. You need a sharp eye and a fast hand to win this lightning-fast game! Play all your cards to win Rapid-fire matching action Great travel game, too Includes 60 symbol cards and instructions for regular and quick play.

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The Settlers of Catan from Mayfair Games is an award-winning strategy game where players collect resources and use them to build roads, settlements and cities on their way to victory. The board itself is variable, making each game a little different from the next. Each round of The Settlers of Catan is intended to keep three or four players ages 10 and above engaged for up to 90 minutes.

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The game map changes every time for an endless variety of play.
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Settlers of Catan engages both children and adults, garnering best-seller status in both Germany and the US.
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The Good: Engaging strategy game that's different each time you play

The Bad: Requires three or four players

In a Nutshell: The Settlers of Catan is fun, easy to learn, and keeps advanced players on their toes At a Glance
Ages: 10 and up
Requires: Three or four players
On the Road to Settlement
The game rules and almanac booklet sets out four pages of guidelines for getting started. Don't worry, the rules are straightforward and the four pages include plenty of illustrations. There's a starting map that shows a well-balanced set-up for beginners to follow and directions that allow more advanced players to lay out the map of the island at random. You'll have to pop the die-cut components of the game out of their cardboard holders before you play your first game.

The almanac portion of the booklet is laid out alphabetically, so while playing you can find answers to specific questions quickly. Useful entries remind you exactly what role pieces like the robber play, how actions like maritime trade work, and how to set up the board or finish the game.

Exploring and Developing Catan
The board consists of 19 terrain hexes surrounded by the ocean. Each type of terrain produces a different type of resource: brick, wool, ore, grain or lumber. There's also a desert hex that produces no resources. As the game progresses, players use resources to build roads along the edges of these hexes and settlements or cities on the intersections where three hexes meet. Each player begins the game with two settlements and two roads.

Each player's roll of the dice causes certain hexes to produce resources, which you collect if you have a settlement on one of them. On your turn, you'll use various combinations of the resources you've acquired to build new roads and settlements, upgrade settlements to cities, or purchase development cards. The ability to trade resources with other players adds a new level of strategy and ensures that the game includes lots of interaction between players. You can also trade without worrying about other players using an unfavorable maritime trade rate. Elements including a robber piece that lets you steal from other players and a variety of development cards add intrigue to the game.

The objective of The Settlers of Catan is to be the first one who collects 10 victory points. Each settlement is worth one victory point and each city is worth two victory points. You can also earn victory points by holding the "Longest Road" card, the "Largest Army" card, or special victory point development cards.

Best-Selling Game of the Year
It's easy to see why The Settlers of Catan has been recognized as a best-selling Game of the Year in both Germany and the U. S. We found this game to be fun and engaging for both children and adults, and the variable nature of the playing field really made us want to play again and again. When we started pausing to contemplate our opponents' strategy and factoring the probability of different dice rolls into our moves, the game sometimes took longer than expected, but we were so engrossed we didn't even notice until it was all over.

Due to the widespread popularity of the original game, several expansion sets (sold separately) are available that allow you to explore new aspects of the game or add more players. The only downside to this game is that you need to have either three or four players to play, so it's great that expansion sets are available that will allow you to add players.

What's in the Box
Six sea frame pieces, 19 terrain hexes, nine harbor pieces, 18 circular number tokens, 126 game cards, 16 cities, 20 settlements, 60 roads, two dice, a robber and a rules and almanac booklet.

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All pieces are included and all contents are in excellent condition. Box has light wear around the corners. Ships within 24 hours. T-80

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    Customer reviews

    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    2,901 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the content of the board game, saying it helps them learn the art of strategy. They also appreciate the customization, saying the board changes every game. Customers also say the game is fun, interesting, and easy to play for all players. They mention that the rules are simple to learn and not overly complicated. Customers appreciate the value of the game. However, some customers have reported issues with the fit of the hexagon pieces.

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    1,267 customers mention1,237 positive30 negative

    Customers find the game fun, interesting, and enjoyable for all players. They also say the gameplay is novel and attractive, and the special rule adds a lot to the game. Overall, customers recommend the game as a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

    "...Despite this great simplicity, there are several different paths to winning the game, with a variety of overlapping strategies...." Read more

    "...Overall I am very pleased with the the quality and playability of the game, and we are enjoying playing it together as a family...." Read more

    "...that add depth and variety, the base game itself provides a thoroughly enjoyable experience. A classic game that stands the test of time." Read more

    "...Play time is generally about 1-1.5 hours. It is a great way to interact with friends and family members, alongside snacks, drinks and with a sports..." Read more

    422 customers mention329 positive93 negative

    Customers find the rules of the board game really simple to learn. They say it takes a few minutes to learn and a lifetime to master. Customers also appreciate the ease of mixing the game up, so it never gets old. They also mention that the concept of the game is simple, but with a fun group you can liven up the game. Overall, customers find the game to be easy to pick up and play.

    "...time I read about it, it is touted as a very good game, with a simple rule set but engaging strategy...." Read more

    "...The learning curve isn't that steep, but it takes a keen trader and strategist to come out on top...." Read more

    "...the interlocking border is a welcome addition, and we had no trouble connecting the pieces...." Read more

    "...The rule book covers all of the basics you'll need to know to start playing, and, after giving it a good read through, you should be ready to play,..." Read more

    123 customers mention88 positive35 negative

    Customers like the value of the board game. They say it's worth the money, has great replay value, and is repayable.

    "...Very Euro. It can be tricky to get everything back in the tray after unboxing, but when isn't it?..." Read more

    "...It's not the cheapest game, but well worth the price.It should be noted that you need at least 3 but no more than 4 people to play...." Read more

    "...We've owned this game for about a month now and it has excellent replay value because the board and starting positions can change every time...." Read more

    "...So it is quite pricey with a price tag of about $40 for such a board game...." Read more

    72 customers mention72 positive0 negative

    Customers find the board game offers remarkable variability from game to game. They say it's adaptable, and different every time they play. They also say the board is different each game, so there's no definite strategy that will always win. Customers also enjoy the fact that you can change the board with every game.

    "...Play benefits from careful planning, but requires constant adaptation...." Read more

    "...The game includes a "beginner" layout, with the game "hexes," dice roll markers, and even player starter positions in specific locations...." Read more

    "...Another shining quality of this game is its variable setup...." Read more

    "...Still, everyone's had fun with it and there are ways to adjust the game to make it suitable for kids to play too without hurt feelings...." Read more

    59 customers mention59 positive0 negative

    Customers find the game play helps them learn the art of strategy, thinking ahead, and working with others. They say it teaches negotiating skills and the danger of going back on a promise. Customers also say the game is educational and fun, and rewards further study. They mention that it allows everyone to move towards winning without having to make fellow players. Customers say the board game forces the kids to really think about how they want to play the game, and builds their social skills.

    "...board game which offers tons of fun, and is also a good way to teach basic economics...." Read more

    "...The rules of Settlers are simple. Each island tile provides a resource: ore, clay, grain, sheep, or wood, and each tile has a number...." Read more

    "...Resources are used to build settlements, upgrade settlements to cities, build roads, and buy development cards...." Read more

    "...You have to adapt as the game progresses, which is a great lesson for life...." Read more

    169 customers mention97 positive72 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the board game. Some mention it's well made, while others say the board's construction is flimsy and the pieces can rip or tear if not treated carefully.

    "...As for the rest of the usual stuff: attractive, durable and simple components. Very Euro...." Read more

    "...The die cutting was slightly off so when assembled the board has a slight bow to it, making it difficult to fit all of the hexes inside...." Read more

    "...A classic game that stands the test of time." Read more

    "...cheap implementations of games and game components and this one looks solid if a bit retro." Read more

    65 customers mention34 positive31 negative

    Customers are mixed about the number of players. Some mention that the game is excellent for 3-4 players, and most enjoyable with 4 players. However, others say that the base game requires 3 or 4 players, which is a bit annoying.

    "...In my experience, this game is most enjoyable with 4 players (there is an extension set to allow 2 more players to play)...." Read more

    "...The big con-side is that the game suggests a minimum of three players and a maximum of four players for the game without any expansion packs...." Read more

    "...A great game for 3-4 people, be sure to pick up the expansion if you want to play 5-6...." Read more

    "...The only downside (which isn't really a downside) is that it's only 3 or 4 players. Not 2, not 5...." Read more

    73 customers mention16 positive57 negative

    Customers find the fit of the board game pieces to be poor. They mention that the pieces do not fit together very well, the hex pieces for the board don't quite fit flush in the frame, and the map pieces donot fit well on carpet. Some customers also report that the frame pieces don''t click together and the corners do not stick together.

    "...assembled the board has a slight bow to it, making it difficult to fit all of the hexes inside...." Read more

    "...The initial position is very important and bad choice at the beginning will drag out for an hour or two." Read more

    "...little light "breaking in" straight out of the box, i.e. the border is a bit too small for all of the land tiles...." Read more

    "...Everything is lined up perfectly. The game pieces are made of stained wood which is a nice touch...." Read more

    Unplayable.  But if you get a good copy, it's a whole lot of fun!
    4 Stars
    Unplayable. But if you get a good copy, it's a whole lot of fun!
    I ordered this game, having played the third edition in the past, put the board together... and go figure, it doesn't fit. Obviously the hex pieces fit fine, but the ocean border doesn't. Either the whole thing warps up like a bowl when snapped together, or the middle starts popping out.I figure that this might happen occasionally so I requested an exchange from Amazon. They sent me a new copy and I immediately took out the pieces, put them together... same problem.If you manage to get a board that fits together, this is a really fun game, but clearly this edition has some issues with how they're cutting the pieces and I'm not the first to complain.I'll be returning this copy and waiting for another edition to be released or a local shop trying to get rid of one of their third editions.
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    Ramakrishnan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome game; Can be played with younger kids also
    Reviewed in India on May 14, 2015
    Marco
    5.0 out of 5 stars OTTIMO E CONSIGLIATO
    Reviewed in Italy on January 10, 2015
    Lirael
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Simple Yet Great Game!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 9, 2014
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    Man in Japan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great introductory game for new players
    Reviewed in Japan on February 12, 2014
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    5.0 out of 5 stars 友達と遊ぶのに!
    Reviewed in Japan on December 10, 2018