# Catan: Cities & Knights – Legend of the Conquerors

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2019
- **BGG Rating**: 7.8
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 3-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 90-120 min
- **Weight**: 2.67 / 5
- **Designers**: Benjamin Teuber, Klaus Teuber
- **Artists**: Michael Menzel
- **Publishers**: KOSMOS, 999 Games, Catan Studio, Devir, Swan Panasia Co., Ltd.
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Negotiation
- **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, Modular Board, Network and Route Building, Trading

## Verdict
If you’ve mastered Catan and want a strategic upgrade, you’ll love the three epic chapters.Intense strategic challengeConnected three‑chapter storyHigh replayabilityRequires Cities & KnightsLong play timeBest for 3‑4 playersHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Catan: Cities & Knights – Legend of the Conquerors adds three fresh scenarios that slot into the Cities & Knights expansion, which is already required to play. Each scenario makes up a chapter of an epic storyline that spans three phases, letting you relive a previously untold slice of Catan's history. The base game's modular board blends with new tiles, generating different maps each session and forcing you to rethink routes and networks every turn. Dice rolling remains the engine that triggers events, but now the outcomes affect tougher challenges like defending against invaders and managing fortified cities. Trading and negotiation stay central, yet exchanges carry extra weight because scarce resources are crucial for safeguarding your settlements. Deep strategic planning is the name of the game: you must juggle road expansion, fortress construction, and development card allocation while haggling with opponents. Playtime runs about 90‑120 minutes, perfect for 3‑4 players who already know the basics of Catan and crave a heftier challenge. If you love thinking several moves ahead, confronting unexpected threats, and following a connected narrative, this expansion delivers it all with strong replay value.

## FAQ
### How many players can join?
3 to 4 players, matching the base expansion requirements.

### What is the typical playing time?
Between 90 and 120 minutes, depending on group experience.

### Do I need Cities & Knights to play?
Yes, it is mandatory; the game cannot be played without it.

### What are the main new features compared to Cities & Knights?
Three linked scenarios, new modular tiles, defensive challenges, and a three‑chapter narrative.

### Is this expansion suitable for beginners?
It’s best for players already comfortable with the base game and Cities & Knights; newcomers may find it complex.

### Are the components of good quality?
Components match the usual Catan expansion standards, with sturdy wooden pieces and well‑illustrated cards.

### Any new mechanics introduced?
Beyond existing mechanics, the expansion stresses defensive network building and scarce resource management to protect cities.

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