CATAN · Kids & Toys
A small, quick family game that keeps the trading heart of CATAN, and The Toy Insider recommends it for family game nights. Reviewers differ on depth: The AV Club says it isn't really trying to be another CATAN game, while Meeple Mountain would pick it over the board game.
A 15-minute card version of CATAN for 3 to 4 players aged 10 and up, played with a 120-card deck. Players draw resource cards, build from a shared row of options, trade with the bank or each other, and race to 7 victory points; trading on someone else's turn earns a bonus resource card.
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Families with kids 10 and up, and CATAN fans who want something to pack for trips or play on a weeknight. Skip it for a group of five or more, or for players who want full board-game strategy.
| Ages | 10+ |
|---|---|
| Players | 3-4 |
| Play time | 15 min |
| Components | 120 cards |
| Publisher | CATAN / Asmodee |
| Store | Link |
|---|---|
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