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product_id: 14182848
title: "Board Game - Embark on a Journey of Discovery and Trade! Civilization Building Strategy Game, Family Game for Kids & Adults, Ages 10+, 3-4 Players, 60-90 Minute Playtime, Made by CATAN Studio"
brand: "catan"
price: "67988CFA"
currency: XOF
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Catan"
url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/14182848-board-game-embark-on-a-journey-of-discovery-and-trade
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# 2 dice for unpredictable gameplay 95 resource cards for endless strategy 60 wooden roads for dynamic expansion Board Game - Embark on a Journey of Discovery and Trade! Civilization Building Strategy Game, Family Game for Kids & Adults, Ages 10+, 3-4 Players, 60-90 Minute Playtime, Made by CATAN Studio

**Brand:** catan
**Price:** 67988CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌍 Build, trade, conquer—be the Catan legend everyone talks about!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Board Game - Embark on a Journey of Discovery and Trade! Civilization Building Strategy Game, Family Game for Kids & Adults, Ages 10+, 3-4 Players, 60-90 Minute Playtime, Made by CATAN Studio by catan
- **How much does it cost?** 67988CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/14182848-board-game-embark-on-a-journey-of-discovery-and-trade)

## Best For

- catan enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted catan brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Perfect Game Night Companion:** 1-2 hours of immersive, family-friendly gameplay that balances depth and pace.
- • **Master the Art of Resource Management:** Trade ore, brick, lumber, grain, and wool to outsmart rivals and build your empire.
- • **Celebrate 25 Years of Timeless Strategy:** Join millions worldwide in the award-winning classic that defined modern board gaming.
- • **Engage in Social Strategy & Negotiation:** Dynamic trading and alliances keep every player involved and on edge.
- • **Endless Replayability with Modular Board:** 19 unique hex tiles and 9 harbors create a fresh, strategic landscape every game.

## Overview

CATAN is a 25th anniversary edition strategy board game featuring 19 modular hex terrain tiles, 95 resource cards, and 60 wooden roads. Designed for 3-4 players aged 10+, it offers 1-2 hours of dynamic gameplay centered on resource management, trading, and building settlements. With a lifetime warranty and global acclaim, CATAN delivers an endlessly replayable, social gaming experience perfect for professional millennials seeking strategic fun and meaningful connection.

## Description

Your adventurous settlers seek to tame the remote but rich isle of Catan. Start by revealing Catan's many harbors and regions: pastures, fields, mountains, hills, forests, and desert. The random mix creates a different board virtually every game. Guide your settlers to victory by clever trading and cunning development. Use resource combinations- grain, wool, ore, brick, and lumber-to buy handy development cards and build roads, settlements, and cities. Acquire your resources through trades,cards, or lucky dice (even outside your turn). But beware! Someone might cut off your road or buy a monopoly. And you never know when the wily robber might steal some of your precious gains! Catan((aka The Settlers of Catan) has been awarded with "Game of the Year," "Hall of Fame," and even "Game of the Century" honors in Germany, the United States, and a host of other countries worldwide. An international favorite, it's been called the "Perfect Social Game." Catan contains: 19 unique hexagonal terrain tile, 6 coastal frame pieces, 9 extra harbor pieces, 20 wooden settlements, 16 wooden cities, 60 wooden roads, 95 resource cards, 25 development cards, 4 building costs cards, 2 special bonus cards, 18 number tokens, 2 six-sided dice, 1 wooden robber pawn, simple rules & almanac.

Review: Fantastic family game, but delivery was an issue - The package for this order was unfortunately never delivered, which was frustrating. That said, I am reviewing the game itself because we already own multiple copies and play it regularly as a family. Ease of learning: The rules are straightforward once you play a round or two. New players usually understand the basics quickly, and after one game everyone feels comfortable. Pacing and speed: A typical game lasts about 1 to 2 hours depending on the number of players. The pacing is great for family night, long enough to feel strategic but not so long that it becomes exhausting. Fun to play: This is where Catan really shines. Trading, building, and negotiating keeps everyone engaged. There is constant interaction, which makes it much more exciting than games where players just take turns quietly. Art quality and color: The board design and artwork are clean and classic. The colors are distinct and easy to follow during gameplay, which helps keep everything organized. Overall, delivery aside, Catan is one of our favorite family games. We own multiple copies and it consistently delivers a great 1 to 2 hour family experience filled with strategy, conversation, and fun competition.
Review: Greatest game! - Great game for the family for game night ! Easy to learn how to play! Hours of enjoyment!

## Features

- EXPLORE CATAN: Set sail to the uncharted island of Catan and compete with other settlers to establish supremacy.
- RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: Strategically gather and trade resources like ore, brick, lumber, grain, and wool to expand your settlements.
- BUILD AND UPGRADE: Use your resources to build roads, settlements, and cities to earn victory points.
- DYNAMIC GAMEPLAY: Roll the dice to collect resources based on terrain hexes, and employ clever tactics to outmaneuver your opponents.
- CLASSIC GAME: Celebrate the 25th anniversary of CATAN, a timeless strategy board game loved by players worldwide.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00U26V4VQ |
| Age Range Description | All |
| Are Batteries Required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #317 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #9 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Brand Name | CATAN |
| CPSIA Cautionary Statement | Choking Hazard - Small Parts, No Warning Applicable |
| Color | Multicolor |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 39,615 Reviews |
| Edition | Standard Edition |
| Educational Objective | playing |
| Estimated Playing Time | 1 Hours |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00029877030712 |
| Included Components | 95 Resource Cards, 25 Development Cards, 16 Wooden Cities tokens, 20 Wooden Settlements, 60 Wooden Roads, 4 "Building Costs" cardboard reference tiles, 2 Special cardboard tiles: "Longest Road" & "Largest Army", 19 Terrain Hexes (Tiles), 6 Sea Frame Pieces, 9 Harbor Pieces, 18 Circular Number Tokens (Chits), 2 Dice (1 Yellow, 1 Red), 1 Robber, 1 Games Rules & Almanac Booklet |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item Dimensions | 11.8 x 9.5 x 3.3 inches |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 11.63"L x 9.5"W |
| Item Part Number | MFG3071 |
| Item Type Name | Board Game |
| Item Weight | 907 Grams |
| Language | English, English |
| Manufacturer | Asmodee |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1500 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 120.0 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CN3071 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Lifetime Warranty Against Manufacturer'S Defects |
| Material Type | Cardboard |
| Minimum Age Recomendation | 120 |
| Model Number | CN3071 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Players | 3-4 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Rulebook Availability | Printed Included |
| Set Name | CATAN |
| Size | One Size |
| Subject Character | Catan |
| Theme | Strategy |
| UPC | 029877030712 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Images

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## Available Options

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this version different from Settlers of Catan?  Is it an appropriate starter game?**
A: Great family game, but very difficult to get started & figure out if no one has played before. We had a 13 & 15 yr old & 2 adults & struggled for a few turns till we got the knack of things. Took about 3 hours to play. Quite fun tho! Buying one for my sister's family now. Hope that helps.

**Q: On a different site it says you can play with 2 players here its says 3 which is it?**
A: My husband and I play all the time.  We don't use the "robber" but, if you roll a 7, you DO get to take one of the other's cards. The game takes a bit longer and you should always make one of your first choices a "3 for 1" trade port or you could be stuck without moves for a long time.  We have learned to place our original settlements where we can collect the necessary cards to build roads AND future settlements.  We didn't play for over a year because we couldn't find anyone else to play. We love the game and finally gave it a go on our own.  You have to adjust your strategy and it's a far different game than it is with 3 or 4 players but it's still lots of fun.  We love it!

**Q: What were the earlier editions of Catan like that they had to make more editions? Is the 5th a big improvement? How?**
A: Of note, the sea 'tiles' in the newer versions link together to hold the board in place.  In the older editions the sea was made up of hex tiles just like the land making for a more fragile play area.  I learned this because newer expansions require the newer versions of the sea tiles to work correctly, so early edition game owners need to repurchase to use them.

**Q: The contents listed above for 5th edition state that there are 16 road pieces. The 4th edition lists 60. I assume this is an error?**
A: We do not have this in stock right now, so I cannot check it, but since this is not a listing that we created, I am guessing that it is an error.  Barbara J., Customer Service Mgr., The Lake Arrowhead Company

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic family game, but delivery was an issue
*by H***N on February 16, 2026*

The package for this order was unfortunately never delivered, which was frustrating. That said, I am reviewing the game itself because we already own multiple copies and play it regularly as a family. Ease of learning: The rules are straightforward once you play a round or two. New players usually understand the basics quickly, and after one game everyone feels comfortable. Pacing and speed: A typical game lasts about 1 to 2 hours depending on the number of players. The pacing is great for family night, long enough to feel strategic but not so long that it becomes exhausting. Fun to play: This is where Catan really shines. Trading, building, and negotiating keeps everyone engaged. There is constant interaction, which makes it much more exciting than games where players just take turns quietly. Art quality and color: The board design and artwork are clean and classic. The colors are distinct and easy to follow during gameplay, which helps keep everything organized. Overall, delivery aside, Catan is one of our favorite family games. We own multiple copies and it consistently delivers a great 1 to 2 hour family experience filled with strategy, conversation, and fun competition.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Greatest game!
*by J***T on June 11, 2026*

Great game for the family for game night ! Easy to learn how to play! Hours of enjoyment!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Finally upgraded to the 6th Edition - here’s what’s actually different.
*by A***T on March 1, 2026*

Make sure you buy the newest edition direct from Catan: https://amzn.to/48HDo0f I’ve been playing Catan since the early 2000s, but my old 4th edition box was literally held together by duct tape and nostalgia. I finally pulled the trigger on the new 6th Edition (the 2025 refresh), and honestly? If you’re a new player or someone still rocking a beat-up copy from ten years ago, this is the version to get. What’s actually "New" in the 6th Edition? The biggest win for me isn’t the gameplay (it’s still the same "wood for sheep" chaos we love), but the quality of life updates. • The Card Trays: This sounds like a small thing, but 6th Ed. finally includes built-in card holders. No more messy piles of resource cards sliding across the table or blowing away if someone breathes too hard. • Component Size: The roads and settlements feel slightly "chunkier" and more substantial in your hand compared to the older versions. • The Rulebook: If you’re a beginner, the new manual is way less intimidating. It’s laid out more like a "walkthrough" than a legal document. They also changed some terms—"Lumber" is now just "Wood" and "Grain" is "Wheat," which is what everyone called them anyway. • The Art: The hexes have a more "natural" look now. It’s a bit more vibrant and modern without losing that classic Catan vibe. A quick heads-up for veterans: If you’re planning on mixing this with your old 5th edition expansions (like Seafarers), the card backs have been slightly redesigned. It doesn’t break the game, but you might notice the difference in the deck. Also, the box is a bit bigger now to fit everything better, which is great for organization but a squeeze on my already full board game shelf. Bottom line: If you’ve never played, start here. It’s the definitive version of the "gateway" board game. If you’re an old-timer looking to refresh your set, the card trays and component upgrades make the 6th Edition worth the swap. Just remember: No matter which edition you buy, nobody is going to trade you their brick. Just accept it. 😎

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