![]() Special Building Phase: After the end of each player's full turn (production/trading/building), all players then get an opportunity to build. Gameplay is exactly like the original game with one exception: the special building phase. Thus this expansion earns a "4" out of "5" Style rating, just like the main game. It's a tiny bit more expensive per capita, but not much and my one complaint over the lack of distinguishing marks on the new number markers is ultimately a nuisance. Overall the components of this expansion exactly match the quality of the original. Rule Book: A short black and white rulebook lists the components, depicts the different setup, and lists the one rules change for this expansion. The resource cards include 5 of each type, while the development cards are mostly soldiers, with a couple of others thrown in. Wood Bits: The new player colors are green and brown.Ĭards: The additional cards are all about what you'd expect. It's thus incredibly easy to get them mixed up the obvious answer is to mark the backs of all the new markers in some way, but using a different colors for these markers in the printing process would have worked better. Unfortunately the first 18 of the new number markers look exactly like the original 18 number markers, except with different numbers on them. A whole new set is provided so that good variance can be provided throughout the island. With the new tiles come new number markers, used to control the randomization of the board. The new island has a diameter of 6 rather than 5. Tiles & Markers: Additional hexagonal tiles are included to allow for the construction of a larger island-so that there's still room for everyone. Simply, this expansion gives you the pieces you need to expand The Settlers of Catan out into a game for 5-6 players. ![]() This is a revision/expansion of a review originally published in October, 2002. For the basic gameplay, please go read my accompanying review for The Settlers of Catan, also published today. Playing this scenario for skilled CATAN fans can easily turn the whole evening into an exciting experience.The Settlers of Catan 5-6 Player Expansion is, not surpisingly, a supplement to The Settlers of Catan board game. Here, on the largest possible game board, you play until one of the players reaches 17 victory points. Afterwards, you can take your pick which scenario(s) you would most like to play.Īfter you have played the first four scenarios, in scenario 5 – which bears the name of the expansion – you can complete all 3 previously described missions at the same time. In scenario 1, the introductory game, you are familiarized with the basic rules then, piece by piece, you play the other scenarios containing the previously described missions. You don't have to worry, though, because the Explorers & Pirates expansion has a modular concept. ![]() Sound like a lot of content? Right – the expansion is definitely filled to the brim with content. You also benefit from the villagers' extensive knowledge and will learn how to sail faster across the seas or how to better fight the pirate ships. The Council of Catan will be delighted yet again when you deliver spices to their stronghold. Finally, you will encounter peaceful and helpful villagers who trade valuable spices to you.
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