THIS IS AN EXTENSION TO THE CATAN STRATEGY BOARD GAME BASE: You need the CATAN base game to play this extension. Add 1-2 more friends or family members without sacrificing playability. Add green and brown player pieces and expand your island with 2 more harbors and 11 more terrain tiles. Up to 6 players can now enjoy CATAN with this extension. NOW 3 TO 6 PLAYERS CAN ENJOY THIS STRATEGY GAME: Trade, build, and colonize the island of CATAN in this addictively fun strategy game formerly known as Settlers of CATAN. Players control their own civilization and strive to spread across a modular hex board in a race for victory points. FUN GAME WITH ENDLESS REPLAYABILITY: The completely variable board offers great value through almost unlimited replayability. You never have to play the same game twice. Looking for a new adventure? Try the CATAN expansions (Note: Expansions require the CATAN base game to be played). BUILD AND/OR JOIN A COMMUNITY: Whether playing as a family, in a board game group, or via video conference from home, CATAN is a social game that offers many opportunities for player interaction. You might even explore the exciting world of CATAN tournaments. MINUTES TO LEARN AND A LIFETIME TO EXPLORE: The basics of CATAN can be learned in just a few minutes, but it offers enough depth to remain captivating as you explore strategies and tactics for years. The average game time with the expansion is 90 minutes.