CATAN Traders & Barbarians Expansion (6th Edition) – New Adventures, 3–4 Players, 90-Minute Playtime

Return to Catan with new adventures

Reconnect with the island of Catan and discover fresh stories, river crossings, and caravan journeys. Around a crackling campfire, a seasoned merchant shares tales from distant cities and whispers about opportunities beyond the river. This expansion invites your group to explore, trade, and defend together, preserving the core feel of CATAN while introducing new layers of strategy and discovery. Expect tactile tokens, textured map elements, and cards that spark conversations as you map out routes and settlements.

The table comes alive with strategy as teammates coordinate settlements, manage scarce resources, and negotiate trade deals. The experience blends collaborative planning with competitive edge, offering moments of tension, anticipation, and teamwork that reward thoughtful decisions rather than sheer luck.

Highlights

• EXPLORE NEW ADVENTURES: A full campaign, distinctive scenarios, and fresh challenges broaden how you experience CATAN.
• BUILD, TRADE & DEFEND: Plan expansion into unknown lands, optimize trade networks, and stand against barbarian threats.
• NEW WAYS TO PLAY: Includes rules for a two‑player game, delivering a compact CATAN experience for smaller groups.
• VARIED SCENARIOS: River crossings, merchant caravans, and barbarian battles provide ongoing replayability.
• REQUIRES BASE GAME: This expansion needs the CATAN 6th Edition base game to play and supports 3–4 players aged 12+.

Play formats and setup

• Two‑player mode: Flexible rules let you enjoy CATAN with just two players for a tighter session.
• Standard play: Designed for 3–4 players with the familiar setup and flow of a CATAN game night.

With richly illustrated map elements, new campaign stories, and a variety of scenarios, CATAN Traders & Barbarians invites groups to imagine the next chapter of exploration, alliance, and strategy. The expansion complements the base game without promising guaranteed outcomes, offering possibilities for longer, more engaging play sessions.