 | Catan: Cities & Knights Release Date 1998 Publisher Mayfair Games (US) Designer Klaus Teuber Players 2 - 4 Brand The Settlers of Catan |
Wouldn't you just know it? There you are, peacefully enjoying the fruits of your labors on the island of Catan when barbarians come along to complicate things. Fortunately, you have knights at your disposal to stave off disaster, but keeping the barbarians in check requires eternal vigilance. Then there's the business of improving the island even further. Three new trade cards make for even more machiavellian negotiations with your fellow players as you strive to assemble the necessary pieces to build your giant metropolis, gaining you two precious victory points. Since these metropolises can only be built once you have a city established next to mountains, forests, or pastures, it's fair to say that the resources on the island of Catan are about to get squeezed...
Definitely a fun expansion to the original. Adds a lot more factors that are all great.
Now comes the fun part.
Catan is one of the best-supported games ever. The basic game, The Settlers of Catan, is a fine place to start, and you'll quickly discover whether you like this style of game, where you're constantly balancing finite resources with infinite shopping lists. Assuming that this is your cup of tea, there's an enormous range of options to expand your gaming experience. Read more...
One of the true giants of the board game industry, spawning a slew of spinoffs and expansions, The Settlers of Catan is a tour de force of resource management. Whether you're brand new to the island of Catan, or just want to know what's out there in this bluechip franchise, check out our guide.
