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Amazon.com Search | |  | Designer Board Games | Home » » The Settlers of Catan 5 and 6 Player Extension | | | | | | WARNING:| CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs. |
| | | Description: | | Now five to six players can explore and settle Catan! The 5-6 Player Expansion for The Settlers of Catan allows you to add up to two more opponents without sacrificing ease of play. Designed for five or six players, it adds even more drama to the award-winning game of discovery, settlement, conflict, and commerce. You must have The Settlers of Catan board game in order to use this extension, sold separately. | | | Features: | |
• This extension requires the Settlers of Catan game
• Adds depth and complexity
• Allows for 2 more players to play
• Tons of replay value
• Compatible with all other expansions as long as the base game is used
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 1.75 inches | | Product Width:
| 8.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 6.25 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.9 pounds | | Package Length:
| 8.5 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.4 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.9 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.3 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 129 reviews |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
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150 of 150 found the following review helpful:
 Essential expansion to the 4-player gameJan 24, 2008
By Alan Holyoak
The 5-6 player expansion set of "The Settlers of Catan" includes the following items:
1) Additional land and ocean tiles that increase the size of the island of Catan from 19 land tiles in the 3-4 player game to 30 land tiles [surrounded by water tiles] for the 5-6 player version.
2) A complete set of 30 numbered discs that matches the new, larger island.
3) More cards of each type of resource needed to accommodate more players
4) An addendum set of rules for 5-6 playes that introduces interesting new options for building not included in the 3-4 player game.
Oh, you probably know this, but you should be aware that the 5-6 player expansion is not a stand-alone game, you need the 3-4 player game in order to use this expansion.
OK, why buy the expansion? It, of course, allows up to two more players to join in. Also, the rules addendum includes an interesting twist... between-turn bulding. Because 5 or 6 players means longer times between an individual's turn, the between-turn "open building" arrangement allows players to build or buy things with the cards they hold in their hands (no trading with the bank or other players between turns though!). That not only allows players to get farther ahead when it's not their turn, it also allows them to use their cards so that they are less susceptible to "robber's" 7-card in-hand maximum limit if a 7 is rolled. Plus, 5-6 players in the game provides more player-to-player trade options, etc.
All in all an excellent addition to an outstanding game. It's fun, it's durable, it's interactive, and some say, "addictive."
5 stars all the way!
30 of 30 found the following review helpful:
make sure you match editionsApr 05, 2008
By lizzy
We LOVE to play this game and wanted to expand our current edition. However, we didn't realize that it would be much different from the previous version. You can play them together, just a little confusing. Just make sure if you are expanding that you get the same edition that you already have. This is honestly one of the most fun games we play. I don't even care that my husband always wins when we play - all of the interaction and bargaining makes it enjoyable for all!
41 of 47 found the following review helpful:
 Beware early Catan core game owners!Feb 11, 2010
By Christopher E. Arnold
I had been excited about getting this to allow more players in our regular game night...however what is not listed is that this is made for the later editions where the water pieces are linked together like a puzzle (not the normal hexagon shaped water pieces). Really.. how hard would it have been to crank out a few water pieces to fit the old editions and toss them in the box... boom, all editions are now covered in one shot.
I'm sad to say I had to return this hours after receiving it.
10 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Catan Rocks as usualJan 07, 2008
By Shaun N. Hintz
"sprawdzik"
If you are a fan of Catan, the new edition will not disappoint you. If you are new to Catan, you will love it. My family spends a lot of time with this game. The game is complex enough for adults to be challenged and simple enough for your 8-10 year old to play with you. The expansion pack is a must if you would like to be able to play with more than 4 people. My suggestion, pick up the settlers, expansion pack, cities and knights, and the expansion pack for that and you are in for a lot of family fun!
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 Catan ReviewDec 30, 2009
By lucy
I purchased this game based on previous positive reviews. I have to say they were right.
I bought this for my family's Christmas get-together. The group included one PHD, two engineers & an MBA, yet it took some time getting the game started. They felt it was due to poor directions provided by the manufacturer. After 30 mins of setting up the game board and understanding game rules (which included the extension pack for 5-6 players), we almost gave up. But after playing the first game everyone was saying how much fun it was. After second game they were asking where I bought it. This game is more along the lines of RISK where strategy is important. The cardboard frame of the board could be stronger or made from wood (tends to warp slightly when adding the extension pack).
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