The Settlers of Catan - New 4th Edition!!!!!

-Settlers of Catan is a multiplayer board game designed by Klaus Teuber.

-Over 11 million games in the Catan series have been sold, and the game has been translated into twenty-five languages from the original German.

-The game has rapidly become popular in part because its mechanics are relatively simple, while its dynamics are quite complex.

-The game is well suited for family play, since no one gets eliminated, and players who are behind can strive towards goals that are within their reach.

Product Features
-All new 4th Edition!!
-New Graphics!!
-New Card Art!!
-New Packaging & Tiles!!
-Full Color Rules Book

Product Details
-Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 3 x 9.5 inches ; 2.5 pounds

-Recommended Age: 10 years and up

Product Description
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.

Product Description

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.

Some of customer review

A game with endless varations - most variables of any game!, December 23, 2007
By
Darren Burton "virtualbloodhound"

Settlers of Catan is a very unique game. It is very easy to learn but hard to master the subtleties of the game. It has several things that make this game unique. The main thing that makes this game unique is that the board can be different each time you play the game. The five land types that each produce a different resource are shuffled each time you play the game. So the board ends up being different each time the game is played. Another variable is the numbers that you lay down on the land types. The numbers are also shuffled each time. When you roll the dice, what ever number comes up, the land or lands with that number on it produce their resource - regardless of who's turn it is. So you opponents can actually help you on their turn. A third variable is ports. If you have a settlement on a port you can trade two of one type of resource you have for one you need with the bank. Normally you have to trade four of one resource, to get the one resource you want if none of the other players are willing to make a trade with you. The fourth variable is the thief. Anytime someone rolls a seven on the dice, they get to move the thief off off the property that he is on, and move it to any other piece of property and to take away one card at random from the hand of any players that have a settlement on that property. The thief automaticly steals what ever is produced on that piece of land for as long as he is there. This denies your opponents precious resources that they need to build roads,settlements, cities, and buy development cards. Development cards are soldier cards that you can buy to chase off the thief off your property and on to one of your opponents properties. Another type of development card is a victory point card that gives you one point toward the ten point total that you need to win. Settlers of Catan is designed for 3 to 4 players but you can have up to 8 players with the expansion pack.