CATAN Starfarers Extension (5-6 Players) - Expand Galactic Exploration & The Travelers

Expand your CATAN Starfarers universe

Take the epic space race to the next level with the CATAN Starfarers Extension. This official add-on lets you welcome up to two extra players to the galaxy, bringing fresh competition, new strategy, and more opportunities to explore, trade, and settle among the stars. Alongside new pieces, you will find motherships, additional space sectors, and the enigmatic Travelers, a mysterious alien civilization that can alter the rhythm of each game in exciting ways.

What’s included

• Two additional player pieces to expand your tableau of explorers
• New motherships and extra space sectors to widen the map and options
• The Travelers, an alien faction that can shake up trade and strategy
• A Pilot 1/Pilot 2 turn-taking system to create meaningful choices between turns
• All the components you need to integrate seamlessly with existing CATAN Starfarers games

Why players might choose this extension

The extension invites more voices to the game, increasing interaction and negotiation as your crew navigates wormholes and trade routes. The Travelers offer novel alliances and the thrill of unlocking new dynamics without overhauling the core rules. The Pilot 1/Pilot 2 system helps keep everyone engaged by introducing additional actions between active turns, so players can prepare, trade, or move more deliberately.

In terms of feel and flavor, imagine a night under a star-filled sky: the click of a board piece, the shimmer of holographic assets, and the tension of a race to chart new sectors. You will sense the rush of securing a strategic position, the satisfaction of a successful trade, and the quiet moment of planning a route through contested space.

Benefits at a glance

• More players mean deeper strategy and richer negotiation moments
• New content expands replayability without changing base rules
• Trade alliances with The Travelers can open new paths to victory
• Between-turn decisions via Pilot 1/Pilot 2 add depth to every round

Note: This extension is proudly recognized in the community, with awards and features highlighting its reprint quality and enduring appeal.

This extension has received recognition, including the Best Reprint award (2019) from Rolling Dice Taking Names and a Tabletop Showcase feature.