The Settlers of Catan Board Game

The Settlers of Catan is a multi-player board game where the object is to build a colony on the uninhabited island of Catan.

Fast Facts

1. Developed by: MayFair Games
2. Price range: $17-$40
3. Designer: Klaus Teuber
4. Players: 3-6
5. Playing Time: 45-60 minutes

Setup

Began by randomly arranging the hexes on a table or other hard playing surface. Usually a hexagon shape of 19 land hexes is used, bordered by 18 sea hexes. Each land hex should have a randomly selected number token placed on it, except for one desert hex where the robber piece is placed.

Sort the resource cards in order of type and place them on the table. There are six resource types each corresponding to some land type. Each player receives 5 settlements, 4 cities and 15 road pieces. Players take turns putting down the first and second settlements and roads. First settlement and road selection turn are taken clockwise, while second settlement are chosen in the counterclockwise direction. Settlements are placed where the three corners of three land hexes meet. Roads are placed along two edges of two land hexes meet. Each player receives a set of resources from his or her second settlement location.

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