Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Want to play Catan with more people and more action? This 5-6 player expansion for Cities & Knights is the way to go! It ramps up the excitement without overcomplicating things.
Highlights
- More friends at the table
- Intensified negotiations
- Amplified strategic action
- Expands your favorite Catan
Keep in mind
- Requires base game & expansion
- Longer game sessions
- More chaos guaranteed
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About the game
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Hey everyone! Want to level up your favorite Catan game? Then check this out: Catan: Cities & Knights – 5-6 Player Extension is the perfect pick for those who want more people at the table and more action unfolding! This gem expands both the base Catan game and the Cities & Knights expansion to accommodate up to six players. The fun doesn't stop, and the best part: without overcomplicating things. If you love Catan and think a game is better with more friends (and more challenges!), this expansion is for you. Get ready for more drama, more politics, and, of course, more epic battles in the quest for supremacy in Catan. We know Catan is already a classic, but with more players, negotiations get more intense, trade routes become more contested, and defending against the barbarians requires more coordination. It's a chance to see your kingdom grow and prosper, or to watch it all go down the drain due to an unlucky die roll or a poorly made alliance. This expansion brings that extra excitement that transforms an already good game into something memorable. So, gather your crew, set out the components, and prepare to defend Catan with more knights than ever before!
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
KOSMOS, 999 Games, Albi, Broadway Toys LTD, Catan GmbH, Catan Studio, danspil, Devir, Enigma (Bergsala Enigma), Filosofia Éditions, Galakta, Giochi Uniti, Hobby World, Mayfair Games, Rozum, SuperHeated Neurons, Swan Panasia Co., Ltd.
Designer
Klaus Teuber
Artist
Andreas Klober, Andreas Resch, Eric Hibbeler, Franz Vohwinkel, Harald Lieske, Michael Menzel, Michaela Kienle, Quentin Regnes, Sabine Kondirolli, Stephen Graham Walsh, Tanja Donner, Volkan Baga
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Do I need the base Catan game and the Cities & Knights expansion to use this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! This is an expansion for the Cities & Knights expansion, so you need to own both the base Catan game and the Cities & Knights expansion to use this 5-6 player version.
Does this expansion add many new rules and complicate the game?
Not really! The goal is precisely to expand the player count for Cities & Knights without adding a ton of new rules. The complexity remains close to the original expansion, but with more people at the table.
How much longer does a game take with this expansion?
Expect games to run a bit longer. With more players, there are more interactions, more negotiations, and consequently, the game tends to extend a bit more than in games with fewer players.
Are the components good quality?
Generally, Catan expansion components are well-produced, with good quality wooden or plastic pieces and a design that integrates well with the base game.
Is it good for groups that enjoy negotiation and interaction?
Absolutely! With more players, negotiation tables become more dynamic, and alliances (and betrayals!) become more frequent and interesting. It's great for those who enjoy that aspect of the game.
Does this expansion significantly change the strategy compared to C&K for 4 players?
The core strategy remains the same, but the presence of more players increases competition for resources and spaces, and also slightly dilutes the power of each individual player. Defending against the barbarians can also become more challenging or collaborative depending on the group.