# Catan: Traders & Barbarians – 5-6 Player Expansion

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2008
- **BGG Rating**: 6.9
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 5-6 (Best with: 5)
- **Duration**: 90 min
- **Weight**: 2.45 / 5
- **Designers**: Klaus Teuber
- **Artists**: Eric Hibbeler, Harald Lieske, Michael Menzel, Michaela Kienle, Quentin Regnes, Tanja Donner, Volkan Baga
- **Publishers**: KOSMOS, 999 Games, Albi, Broadway Toys LTD, Catan Studio, Devir, Filosofia Éditions, Galakta, Giochi Uniti, Hobby World, Ideal Board Games, Mayfair Games
- **Categories**: Civilization, Expansion for Base-game, Negotiation
- **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Modular Board, Network and Route Building, Trading

## Verdict
The perfect solution for when your group grows and the base game isn't enough.Expands player countFun new scenariosMore negotiation chaosKeeps Catan essenceRequires the base gameBoard gets more crowdedRECOMMENDED

## Description
If your Catan sessions always feel a bit too small for the whole crew, get ready, because the Traders & Barbarians expansion is here to fix that! Now, the island of Catan welcomes up to six players, turning the board into a true battlefield for resources and influence. It's not just about adding more people to the table; this expansion brings new scenarios and challenges that can lead your civilization to ultimate glory or absolute poverty if you don't negotiate wisely. 

With the modular board, every game offers a unique map, ensuring that your route-building strategy and resource management are never the same twice. The game maintains that classic Catan essence we all love: the tension of waiting for the dice to roll and the adrenaline of an aggressive negotiation to get that missing wheat or stone. With more players, the trading dynamics become much more intense and the board gets more crowded, requiring you to think ahead about where to expand your routes before your opponents block your path. It's the perfect expansion for those who have mastered the base game and want to crank up the competitiveness and controlled chaos. Get your development cards ready, sharpen your negotiation skills, and prepare to see the island of Catan much more alive and vibrant with this new 5-6 player setup!

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game to play this expansion?
Absolutely! Without the Catan base game, you won't be able to play this expansion at all.

### How many players can play with it?
It's specifically designed to expand the player count to 5 or 6 players.

### Does the game get much harder?
The complexity doesn't increase drastically, but the competition becomes much more intense due to the number of players.

### How long does a 6-player game last?
Expect around 90 minutes, depending on how fast your group negotiates.

### What changes on the board?
Besides more pieces to accommodate players, the expansion brings new scenarios and gameplay elements.