STRATEGIC GAME: Trade, build and settle on the island of CATAN in this addictively fun strategy game formerly called Settlers of CATAN. Players control their own civilization and try to spread across a modular hex board in a race for victory points. FUN GAME WITH COUNTLESS REPLAY POSSIBILITIES: The fully variable game board provides great value through almost unlimited replayability. You will never have to play the same game twice. Looking for new adventures? Try CATAN expansions (Note: Expansions require the CATAN base game to play). BUILD AND/OR JOIN A COMMUNITY: Whether you play as a family, a board game group, or via video conference when at home, CATAN is a social game that provides many opportunities for game interaction. You may even discover the exciting world of CATAN tournaments. MINUTES TO LEARN AND A LIFETIME TO EXPLORE: The basics of CATAN can be learned in just minutes, but it offers enough depth to remain captivating as you explore strategies and tactics for many years to come. NUMBER OF PLAYERS AND AVERAGE PLAYTIME: This family and adult game can be played with 3 or 4 players. We also offer CATAN expansion packs for 5-6 players as separate items. The average playing time is 60 minutes. _QUDD