--- product_id: 261629 title: "The Settlers of Catan" brand: "mayfair games" price: "€ 156.42" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Mayfair Games" url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/261629-the-settlers-of-catan store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # 3-4 players strategic gameplay full color rules book variable island tile setup The Settlers of Catan **Brand:** mayfair games **Price:** € 156.42 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌍 Build, trade, conquer—join the legendary island adventure everyone’s talking about! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Settlers of Catan by mayfair games - **How much does it cost?** € 156.42 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/261629-the-settlers-of-catan) ## Best For - mayfair games enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted mayfair games brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Award-Winning Classic:** Spiel des Jahres winner that revolutionized modern board gaming—join the global community of passionate Settlers. - • **Endless Strategic Replay:** Every game reshapes the island—no two matches are alike, keeping your tactical skills sharp and your crew coming back for more. - • **Family & Friends Approved:** Easy to learn yet deeply engaging, it’s the go-to game for memorable gatherings and bonding moments. - • **Dynamic Player Interaction:** Trade, block, and negotiate in real-time to outsmart friends and colleagues—perfect for building social capital and friendly rivalries. - • **Premium Components & Packaging:** Newly designed tiles and vibrant full-color rulebook elevate your gaming experience and shelf appeal. ## Overview The Settlers of Catan is a groundbreaking strategy board game for 3-4 players where you build settlements, trade resources, and compete for victory points on a uniquely randomized island. Featuring dynamic player interaction, variable setups, and award-winning design, it offers endless replayability and social engagement. With updated packaging, colorful tiles, and a full-color rules book, it’s the perfect blend of accessibility and depth for both new and seasoned gamers. ## Description Product Description How fast can you match? That's the key to BLINK. Shape, count, or color - any way you can match it, do it fast to get rid of your cards. You need a sharp eye and a fast hand to win this lightning-fast game! Play all your cards to win Rapid-fire matching action Great travel game, too Includes 60 symbol cards and instructions for regular and quick play. From the Manufacturer One of the most successful games of all time, Settlers of Catan is a trading and building game set in the mythical world of Catan. Players roll dice to determine which resources are generated each round and then must strategically trade those resources with other players to get what they need to build their settlements, cities, and roads. With multiple ways to gain victory points and a board that changes in every play, Settlers of Catan is a game that can be played hundreds of different ways. The base of a hugely successful franchise, with multiple engaging expansions, Settlers is the core game of many collections, and is a wonderful way to spend time with family and friends. For 3 to 4 players. Review: A fantastic introduction to Eurogames - One-Line Review: I know people who sing Black Eyed Peas songs with Settlers-inspired lyrics when they get the resource cards they want. The Settlers of Catan is the game that jump-started my interest in board games, and it completely changed my idea of what a board game could be. With many expansions, an iPhone game bearing its name, and being carried in Barnes & Noble, Settlers may be the best known German board game. When The Settlers of Catan burst onto the scene in 1995, it turned heads, garnered critical praise, and won the Spiel des Jahres (Game of the Year); German board gaming's highest honor. Rightly so, I might add. In Settlers, 3-4 good friends each assume the role of a colonist who has come upon an uncharted island. Beginning the game with two settlements each, players explore the island and lay claim to the resources it has to offer, gaining victory points along the way. The rules of Settlers are simple. Each island tile provides a resource: ore, clay, grain, sheep, or wood, and each tile has a number. On your turn, you roll a pair of dice and the tile(s) whose number matches your roll produces resources. Everyone who has a settlement or city bordering that tile gets a resource card. Next, you can trade resources with other players or with the bank to get the resources you need (or deny other the resources they need). Finally, you can use your resources to build. You can build roads to explore the island and block in other players, settlements to collect more resources, cities to increase the production of your settlements, or you can buy development cards which serve to give you resources or victory points. You gain victory points through building settlements and cities, but bonus points are also awarded to the player who has the longest continuous road and to the player who has the most Knight cards acquired from the development card deck. The first player to reach 10 victory points wins. I think that The Settlers of Catan is a very well-designed game. The first thing that stands out to me is that each player is always busy. Even when it isn't your turn, you're collecting resources, bargaining with other players, and plotting your next move. Having little player downtime is great for keeping everyone interested and keeping the game moving. Next is the Robber. The Robber is a mechanic in Settlers to ensure that no one can run away with the lead. Players may place the Robber on an island tile to prevent that tile from generating resources. In this way, players have the power to burden the guy in the lead a little bit while they catch up. The Robber tends to even out the playing field in a game of Settlers, and because the Robber is moved every time someone rolls 7 (or plays a Knight card), no one is ever penalized for too long. Another shining quality of this game is its variable setup. No game of Settlers is ever really the same because the island tiles are places randomly so your strategy has to be a little bit different each time. At the start of the game when players choose where to place their starting settlements, you have to look to see where the most important resources are, and plan how you're going to get there Wood and clay are in dire need at first, but as the game progresses, everyone will need ore and grain. Choices! The set up phase is where my games are at their most stressful; Everyone carefully eyes everyone else and hopes that the spot they want isn't taken. Long story short, The Settlers of Catan is a great game for new and seasoned gamers alike. While the veterans may dislike Settlers for the amount of luck present in the game, I think that this game is perfect for showing people just how fun a board game can be. Review: One of the best board games ever - When I was first introduced to this game by friends of my sister, I loved the challenge and intricacies that the game offered. There are a lot of aspects of the game that gives it many different ways to develop strategy and gameplay varies with different opponents. I played it a few times when I did visit home and was invited by my sister to play with her friends. Her friend got it for her for Christmas and I bought her the 5-6 player extension. She actually got busy and didn't play it again. She got married and moved out and so I inherited the game. I kept it around but didn't get around to playing it until a year later. Once I taught my roommate, I re-kindled the love for the game and to a new level! My roommate and I got so addicted for about a year of playing multiple times per week and attempting to lure in all new guests to our apartment if they were willing to learn. We had a regular Settlers crew and I originally had the 3rd edition, but decided to sell it and the extension to invest into the whole set of the 4th edition bundle (Settlers + 5-6 player extension, Seafarers + 5-6 player extension, Cities & Knights + 5-6 player extension, Traders & Barbarians + 5-6 player extension). There was never a dull moment with this game because once we got weary of the regular settlers, we busted open the expansions and enjoyed going into the water on other islands with Seafarers, duking it out with angry faces at each other in Cities & Knights, and we also tried a couple scenarios with Traders. It was a different game when any of the expansions were thrown into the 5-6 player modes, where the maps are extended, but strategy changes too. We even ventured into other strategy board games that were similar to Settlers, such as Dominion, Puerto Rico, Pandemic, and Carcassonne for a new spice to our board games lives. However, despite enjoying the new games, there was nothing as strongly addicting as the drug we called "Settlers." We played it over and over and would crave playing when we haven't gotten together in a week to play. Eventually the good times had to end though and half of our crew moved off to other ends of the nation and we still talk about the good ol' Settlers days. In memory of the good old days, I bought the game again as a gift for one of the friends that moved away, just to remind her of the glory days and hopefully she'll infect some more people in her new neighborhood. I now only play when the old Settlers crew gets together and also with coworkers who have occasional board game parties here and there. I highly recommend this game! It's one of the best things that have happened to me in my life :) ## Features - Tons of replay value - Great family fun - Easy to learn - New Packaging & Tiles!! - Full Color Rules Book ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000W7JWUA | | Age Range Description | Kid | | Best Sellers Rank | #171,477 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #4,112 in Board Games (Toys & Games) | | Brand Name | Mayfair Games | | Color | Design 1 | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,467 Reviews | | Educational Objective | Develop strategic thinking and resource management skills through gameplay | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00029877030613 | | Included Components | Cards | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor | | Item Dimensions | 3.12 x 11.62 x 9.38 inches | | Item Part Number | 0029877030613 | | Item Weight | 3 pounds | | Manufacturer | Mayfair Games | | Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 168 | | Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 120 | | Manufacturer Part Number | FBA_4567587 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | No Warranty | | Material Type | Cardboard | | Model Number | MFG3061 | | Number of Batteries | 1 AAA batteries required. | | Number of Players | 3-4 | | Operation Mode | Manual | | Power Source | Manual | | Set Name | Settlers of Catan | | Size | One Size | | Subject Character | Catan | | Supported Battery Types | No batteries required | | Theme | Strategy | | UPC | 885357572406 029877030613 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Images ![The Settlers of Catan - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61+H9K9kxVL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fantastic introduction to Eurogames *by N***O on November 15, 2011* One-Line Review: I know people who sing Black Eyed Peas songs with Settlers-inspired lyrics when they get the resource cards they want. The Settlers of Catan is the game that jump-started my interest in board games, and it completely changed my idea of what a board game could be. With many expansions, an iPhone game bearing its name, and being carried in Barnes & Noble, Settlers may be the best known German board game. When The Settlers of Catan burst onto the scene in 1995, it turned heads, garnered critical praise, and won the Spiel des Jahres (Game of the Year); German board gaming's highest honor. Rightly so, I might add. In Settlers, 3-4 good friends each assume the role of a colonist who has come upon an uncharted island. Beginning the game with two settlements each, players explore the island and lay claim to the resources it has to offer, gaining victory points along the way. The rules of Settlers are simple. Each island tile provides a resource: ore, clay, grain, sheep, or wood, and each tile has a number. On your turn, you roll a pair of dice and the tile(s) whose number matches your roll produces resources. Everyone who has a settlement or city bordering that tile gets a resource card. Next, you can trade resources with other players or with the bank to get the resources you need (or deny other the resources they need). Finally, you can use your resources to build. You can build roads to explore the island and block in other players, settlements to collect more resources, cities to increase the production of your settlements, or you can buy development cards which serve to give you resources or victory points. You gain victory points through building settlements and cities, but bonus points are also awarded to the player who has the longest continuous road and to the player who has the most Knight cards acquired from the development card deck. The first player to reach 10 victory points wins. I think that The Settlers of Catan is a very well-designed game. The first thing that stands out to me is that each player is always busy. Even when it isn't your turn, you're collecting resources, bargaining with other players, and plotting your next move. Having little player downtime is great for keeping everyone interested and keeping the game moving. Next is the Robber. The Robber is a mechanic in Settlers to ensure that no one can run away with the lead. Players may place the Robber on an island tile to prevent that tile from generating resources. In this way, players have the power to burden the guy in the lead a little bit while they catch up. The Robber tends to even out the playing field in a game of Settlers, and because the Robber is moved every time someone rolls 7 (or plays a Knight card), no one is ever penalized for too long. Another shining quality of this game is its variable setup. No game of Settlers is ever really the same because the island tiles are places randomly so your strategy has to be a little bit different each time. At the start of the game when players choose where to place their starting settlements, you have to look to see where the most important resources are, and plan how you're going to get there Wood and clay are in dire need at first, but as the game progresses, everyone will need ore and grain. Choices! The set up phase is where my games are at their most stressful; Everyone carefully eyes everyone else and hopes that the spot they want isn't taken. Long story short, The Settlers of Catan is a great game for new and seasoned gamers alike. While the veterans may dislike Settlers for the amount of luck present in the game, I think that this game is perfect for showing people just how fun a board game can be. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the best board games ever *by S***S on September 12, 2011* When I was first introduced to this game by friends of my sister, I loved the challenge and intricacies that the game offered. There are a lot of aspects of the game that gives it many different ways to develop strategy and gameplay varies with different opponents. I played it a few times when I did visit home and was invited by my sister to play with her friends. Her friend got it for her for Christmas and I bought her the 5-6 player extension. She actually got busy and didn't play it again. She got married and moved out and so I inherited the game. I kept it around but didn't get around to playing it until a year later. Once I taught my roommate, I re-kindled the love for the game and to a new level! My roommate and I got so addicted for about a year of playing multiple times per week and attempting to lure in all new guests to our apartment if they were willing to learn. We had a regular Settlers crew and I originally had the 3rd edition, but decided to sell it and the extension to invest into the whole set of the 4th edition bundle (Settlers + 5-6 player extension, Seafarers + 5-6 player extension, Cities & Knights + 5-6 player extension, Traders & Barbarians + 5-6 player extension). There was never a dull moment with this game because once we got weary of the regular settlers, we busted open the expansions and enjoyed going into the water on other islands with Seafarers, duking it out with angry faces at each other in Cities & Knights, and we also tried a couple scenarios with Traders. It was a different game when any of the expansions were thrown into the 5-6 player modes, where the maps are extended, but strategy changes too. We even ventured into other strategy board games that were similar to Settlers, such as Dominion, Puerto Rico, Pandemic, and Carcassonne for a new spice to our board games lives. However, despite enjoying the new games, there was nothing as strongly addicting as the drug we called "Settlers." We played it over and over and would crave playing when we haven't gotten together in a week to play. Eventually the good times had to end though and half of our crew moved off to other ends of the nation and we still talk about the good ol' Settlers days. In memory of the good old days, I bought the game again as a gift for one of the friends that moved away, just to remind her of the glory days and hopefully she'll infect some more people in her new neighborhood. I now only play when the old Settlers crew gets together and also with coworkers who have occasional board game parties here and there. I highly recommend this game! It's one of the best things that have happened to me in my life :) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful board game that I would recommend to practically everyone. *by W***Z on February 6, 2011* When you first open Catan, you may be a little underwhelmed by the prevalence of cardboard pieces (I wish there was a more durable wood version of the board tiles) and the seemingly complicated rule book. I admit, there were a few minor questions it didn't answer that I had to go to the website to figure out from the Q&A section. With that being said: Never fear! The positives far outweigh those criticisms. The rule book covers all of the basics you'll need to know to start playing, and, after giving it a good read through, you should be ready to play, even if only one person has the time to read it. Everyone I've played with learns quickly from my basic description of the rules and picks up the rest naturally and intuitively throughout the game. For some reason, the new person to play the game always seems to win in the games I play. Perhaps that speaks poorly of my Catan skills, but, on a positive note, it has contributed greatly to the game's popularity with my friends. You can use a suggested set-up for new players and then after a game or two you can try more advanced set ups... that is a random set up of the board. The coolest thing about Catan is simply that unlike Monopoly the board changes every time you play if you set up the tiles randomly (see the above illustration provided by Amazon). It makes each game challenging and unique and fun to play. Warning, the game can be a little cutthroat as you vie with other players to occupy the best areas of the board and as you use the "robber" piece to steal cards from other players. Still, everyone's had fun with it and there are ways to adjust the game to make it suitable for kids to play too without hurt feelings. This is the first "Euro" style strategy game I have ever played and I already think it is much better than Risk, though I'd still give "Diplomacy" the edge in terms of my favorite strategy board game. This game is hands down better than your typical American game, from Monopoly to Life, and a nice change of pace from the games that seem to be most popular with the 20s crowd these days: Cranium, Scene-It, and Banagrams. Also, you can play this game with two players as there is an official variant designed by Klaus Teber himself available online with some searching. Still, I'd recommend playing with 3-4 if at all possible because the two player version is not as interactive in that the voluntary trading phase of each player's turn doesn't exist and is replaced by a forced trading mechanism using tokens. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Settlers of Catan - CATAN Board Game 5-6 Player Extension - Expand Your CATAN Game for More Players, Strategy Game for Kids and Adults, Ages 10+, 3-6 Players, 60-90 Minute Playtime, Made by CATAN Studio - Ticket to Ride Board Game - A Cross-Country Train Adventure for Friends and Family! 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