Struggle for Catan

Gather resources and build settlements, cities and knights in a fast, dice-less race to ten points.

πŸ‘₯ 2–4 players⏱ approx. 30 minπŸͺ„ Rules in 5 min8+
β˜… 5.8 Β· BGG #4,348

Who it's for

Catan fans wanting the building loop in a quicker, portable multiplayer card format.

Not for you if…

You love the hex board, trading table talk and dice tension the original is built around.

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Vibe's take

The build-and-race rhythm of Catan condensed into brisk card play, with roads and knights that can flip hands.

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About this game

The Catan world squeezed into a fast, dice-less multiplayer card game. You gather resources and spend them to build settlements, roads, cities, city improvements and knights, each worth victory points or special powers. Roads and knights can change hands mid-game, and the first to ten points wins.

Full Catan building menu in card formDice-less resource gathering keeps it briskLongest road and knights can change hands

By the numbers

Players

Best at 4 playersWorks with 2–4

Duration

30 min

Ages 8+

Complexity

1.7 / 5 β€” Light

BGG Rating

5.8/10

Rank #4,348

3.3k ratings

Published

2011

Language

Moderate text

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