Catan Board Game (6th Edition)

A modern strategy classic where every trade, road, and settlement shapes your path to victory.

A bestselling family strategy game with easy-to-learn rules, strong replay value, and plenty of table talk.

Gather resources, build smart, and trade your way across Catan in one of the world's most loved strategy board games.

Why you'll love it

• Easy to learn, rewarding to master the basics are approachable, but each game opens up new choices, rivalries, and strategies.
• Every game feels different the variable board setup keeps the island changing, which gives the game strong replay value.
• Trading keeps everyone involved players are constantly negotiating, planning, and adapting as the game unfolds.
• A brilliant step up from basic family games it adds more strategy and interaction without becoming too heavy.
• Classic resource management fun gathering wool, grain, ore, brick, and lumber turns every decision into a satisfying balancing act.
• A refreshed edition the 6th Edition includes redesigned packaging and updated component presentation, while keeping the core gameplay fans love.

Quick Details

• Number of players: 3 to 4
• Recommended age group: 10 years and up
• Duration: 60 to 90 minutes
• Difficulty level: 2.29 out of 5
• Game type: Strategy board game
• Play style: Resource gathering, trading, route building, settlement building

In the Box

• Base Catan game components
• Terrain hexes for building the island
• Resource cards
• Development cards
• Roads, settlements, and cities in player colours
• Dice
• Robber piece
• Rulebook

Good to Know

• Best for families and groups who enjoy strategy, trading, and lively interaction.
• A strong pick for repeat play because the board layout changes from game to game.
• This is the base game for 34 players; a separate expansion is needed for 56 players.
• Looking for a more kid-friendly way into Catan?
  Try Catan Junior Board Game for a simpler pirate-themed version made especially for younger players and family game nights.