What Catan Versions Are There?

Have you looked to buy Catan and struggled knowing what to buy and what goes together? Yes, us too, in this article we are going to look at the different Catan Versions. Also which Catan versions fit together and work as combined games. But also which Catan games are stand alone games.

Catan has swept the world, this strategic game where players interact with each other to trade resources and build settlements, cities and roads to win, using strategies beat your opponents and become the more dominant trader on the Island of Catan. But to do this you need to build the longest roads, having the largest army and getting ten victory points. It’s a great competitive game that also really gets you thinking.

But First Let’s Looks At Some Of The Catan Terms We Need To Understand Before Buying

What Are Catan Expansions?

Expansion kits are additions to the Catan Strategy Board Game Base: You will need a Catan Base Game in order to play an expansion game. But these allow you to enhance and add to game play with different themes. Notably if you are buying a Catan Extension you must check you have the coordinating base stand alone game. Because there are Catan Expansions to go with some of the Catan Versions but not all.

Catan Extensions?

Most Catan Versions are for up to 4 players. However, if you want to play with more players then you will also need to purchase an extension kit to make the game larger, then you can play up to 6 players.

Catan Stand Alone Games

Stand alone games are themed versions of Catan, such as the Game of Thrones themed game. These standalone games also have their own expansions and extensions. But base stand alone games do not connect together as they have a different core topic.

What Are Catan Scenarios?

Catan Scenarios are stories that link too extension packs for Catan versions. These all have a story within the scenario, but must link to the main game and some also must link to the main game and an extension. Thus if you are buying a scenario check what you must have already first.

Catan Game Packs

Game packs are bundles that can be played together bundled up for a slightly lower price. For example you need the Catan base game, so can buy both as a game pack.

Catan Game Accessories

You can buy extra accessories to add to or replace lost pieces of your Catan Game such as wood, replacement cards.

How Many Catan Versions Are There And What Are They?

In this post there are 32 different stand alone Catan Versions, Scenarios, Extensions and Expansions. However there are obsolete versions we haven’t listed, and franchise versions which we will update as and when we get the info.

The original Settlers Of Catan game has 4 expansions, 3 extensions and 9 scenarios. Thus meaning Settlers of Catan has hours of play and scenarios.

Which Version Of Catan Should I Get?

This depends on on your hobbies and interests, especially now there are fantasy, land, sea and space versions. Catan pretty much has it covered, you just have to choose. One tip we would give you is to check for 5-6 player extensions if you think you may want to play with more than 4 players as not all versions has the option.

Can I Play Catan With All Four Expansions?

No, although you can play Catan Seafarers and Catan Cities & Nights extensions and add Treasures, Dragons & Adventurers scenario into the mix. However must be familiar with all the rules for each game.

What Are The Different Catan Versions?

Settlers Of Catan

Catan has several expansions that can enhance the game and add a new level to game play. Which also comes in a travel version and a dice game.

Catan Expansions, Extensions and Scenarios Available

• Catan 5-6 Player Extension
• Seafarers 5-6 Player Extension
• Traders & Barbarians
• Explorers & Pirates
• Seafarers
• Catan Cities & Knights
• Legend of the Sea Robbers
• Catan Legend of the Conquerors Scenario
• Catan Treasures, Dragons & Adventurers Scenario
• Frenemies of Catan Scenario
• Oil Springs Scenario
• Crop Trust
• Legend of the Sea Robbers
• Rickshaw Run
• Geographies: Georgia
• Geographies: Pennsylvania –  New Jersey

Settlers Of Catan And Corresponding Games Needed To Play

The below table lists all of the Catan extensions, scenarios and expansions available for the Settlers Of Catan Base Game. This will help you when purchasing additions yo extend your game.

Rivals For Catan 2 Player Card Game

Each player portrays a prince or princess of Catan, the aim is to grow your individual province, but also compete to build a more successful province than the other.

Extensions For Rivals Of Catan

• Age of Enlightenment
• Age Of Darkness

Catan Junior

Catan Junior is aimed at players from the age of 6 and designed for 2-4 players. The game takes place on a ring of tropical islands. Thus making this is the perfect introductions to Catan for younger children and families.

Catan 3D Edition

Catan 3d Edition is the ultimate 3D version of the the Game, it is pricy at $300, but looks great and gives a whole new diminution to the Island of Catan. Thus all of the terrains, tiles and frames are hand painted. It really is a work of art.

What Comes In 3D Edition The Box

• 19 hand-painted 3D terrain hex tiles
• 6 hand-painted sea frames
• 9 hand-painted harbor markers
• 18 translucent number tokens
• 4 sets of antiqued 3D player pieces in four colors
• 1 antiqued robber figure
• 95 resource cards
• 25 development cards
• 4 building cost cards
• 2 special victory points
• Card trays x2
• 2 custom CATAN dice
• 1 Rulebook
• 1 Almanac

Game Of Thrones Catan

The Brothers of the Night’s Watch, Game Of Thrones Catan is based on the original Settler of Catan Base Game, but with a Game of Thrones Twist. Whilst you still aim to built settlements, cities and roads, Game of Thrones Catan does have differences.

The board has a different layout and is broken into two segments, North of the wall where the Wildlings live and aim to invade the Westeros. And also the area South of the wall, this is where the commoner folk live. Each player will have a section of the wall to defend to prevent the south being invaded.

Another addition to Game of Thrones Catan is Hero Cards. These can be used twice during play by each player, and must then be returned to the deck. Additionally, each player starts with a Hero Card. Hero Cards are designed to provide players with an advantage within the game.

Catan Game Of Thrones Expansions And Extensions Available

Game Of Thrones Brotherhood Of The Watch 5-6 player Extension

Catan Starfarers

Starfarers is a board game where players race to explore and settle the unknown universe. This is a similar concept to Settlers of Catan, with the main difference being you and your fellow Starfarers compete to trade, build and settle in space to become Ambassadors to the Galactic Council.

Additionally as the board is interchangeable every game will be a unique and different experience.

Catan Starfarers Expansions And Extensions Available

Starfarers 5-6 player Extension

Rise Of The Inkas

In this history based stand alone Catan version you each begin with a tribe of an early cultural era. You must also expand, build roads and gain developments to bring your tribe to its cultural apex. If you succeed, you ultimately take over the leadership of a new tribe of the middle cultural era. Again, your goal is to lead this tribe to its cultural apex.

Finally, you take over the fortunes of your third tribe. If you lead this tribe to its apex before your opponents lead their third tribe to theirs, you win the game! Your tribe has prevailed over all others. It has reached its zenith. Resources for the game include…..

• Forests, for wood
• Quarries for stone
• Pastures for wool
• Farmland for potatoes
• Mountains for ore

Family Edition

The Catan Family Edition is exactly the same game as The Settlers of Catan. However this is a more affordable version thus the board is slightly smaller, also the components are generally cheaper and simpler. This version is not compatible with the expansions and extensions of the regular CATAN game!

Settlers Of America

The 19th Century has arrived, and Americans are heading west. Wagon trains heading out to settle in new lands and build new cities. These new cities will need railroad lines to bring in new people and essentials. Link these cities with rails of steel. Operate your railroad to supply the townsfolk with supplies.

Struggle For Catan

The Struggle for Catan is a fast paces 2-4 player card game, aimed to explore, settle, trade, and build on the island of Catan. The principle is similar, but a quicker easier version.

Elasund, The First City Of Catan

Elasund is growing rapidly and Catanians are streaming into the city, eager to make a fortune! You are appointed to help the city develop. You heed the call to drive the city’s growth and prosperity.

The aim is to hire workers, acquire building materials. Limited resources early on will limit players to a few small buildings. However building connections will provide you with all the necessary building permits. In Elasund, nothing works without building permits!

This is a different game to Settles of Catan, the board looks totally different however with a similar aim to build and grow.

What Is The Newest Version Of Catan In 2022?

Catan, Dawn of Humankind is being released imminently, where Catan returns to the prehistoric era. Experience the Dawn of Humankind, there is more to be released, however the Dawn of Humankind guides you through the journey of the human family tree from its roots in Africa to the far reaches of the globe in this new and exciting version of Catan.

Catan Games A Handy Table Of What’s Available

The below table is separated by stand alone games, these are the games in bold. Anything underneath there bold stand alone games are extensions expansions and scenarios related to that stand alone game.

Game	Year Released	Standalone	Expansion	Extension	Scenario
Settlers Of Catan	1995	X
Catan 5-6 Player Extension	1996			X
Catan Seafarers	1997		X
Cities & Knights	1998		X
Seafarers 5-6 Player Extension	1999			X
Traders & Barbarians	2008		X
Traders & Barbarians 5-6 player Extension	2008			X
Frenemies of Catan	2012				X
Oil Springs Scenario	2012				X
Helpers of Catan	2013				X
Explorers & Pirates	2013		X
Geographies: Georgia	2015				X
Rickshaw Run	2015				X
Cities & Knights 5-6 Player Extension	2015			X
Legend of the Sea Robbers	2017				X
Catan Crop Trust	2018				X
Legend of the Conquerors	2020				X
Treasures, Dragons & Adventurers	2021				X
Catan Portable Version	2002	X
Catan Dice Version	2018	X
Catan Junior	2011	X
Catan Family Edition	2012	X
Rivals For Catan 2 Player Card Game	2010	X
Age Of Darkness			X
Age of Enlightenment	2012		X
Struggle For Catan	2011	X
Catan 3D Edition	2021	X
Game Of Thrones Catan	2017	X
Game Of Thrones 5-6 player Extension	2018			X
Catan Starfarers	2019	X
Starfarers 5-6 player Extension	2001			X
Elasund, The First City Of Catan	2005	X
Settlers Of America	2010	X
Rise Of The Inkas	2018	X

Catan Versions In Conclusion

There are a never ending supply of Catan Versions, the wonderful thing is game play can be refreshed by adding expansions and scenarios so game play is never dull. However additionally, you don’t have to be a land lover, the makers of Catan have catered for all tastes of game players. It’s all about building a realm, but it’s totally up to you where that realm is, land, sea or space.