Star Trek: Catan

Catan Studio, KOSMOS, 999 Games · Board game · 2012
3–4 · best 4 75 min Weight 2.4/5
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FOR GENRE FANS

If you enjoy Catan and are a Star Trek fan, this version is a treat! It's the Catan you know, but with a space theme and character powers that add a special touch.

Highlights
  • Catan with Star Trek theme
  • Unique character powers
  • Easy to learn and play
  • Good player interaction
Keep in mind
  • Might feel like Catan with a skin
  • Dependent on dice luck
  • Simple additional rules
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Prepare to embark on an intergalactic journey with Star Trek: Catan! If you're a Star Trek fan who enjoys the classic Catan gameplay, this fusion is for you. Here, you take on the role of a commander exploring the galaxy, starting with two starbases at strategic intersections between planets. Each round, a dice roll dictates which planets produce essential resources like dilithium, tritanium, food, oxygen, and water. With these resources in hand, the goal is to build starships to expand your network across the galaxy, establish new bases and outposts to optimize your collection, and acquire development cards that grant victory points or special abilities. But beware! Rolling a 7 can bring a Klingon ship to disrupt production on a planet and confiscate resources from those holding too many. The major difference in this version lies in the Support Cards, inspired by iconic Star Trek characters like Kirk, Spock, and McCoy. Each card grants a unique ability that can boost your actions, such as facilitating trades or protecting your resources, adding an extra layer of strategy and customization. The choice of a support card at the beginning of the game, based on turn order, already adds a special touch for each player. It's Catan with a science fiction twist that will appeal to both veterans and newcomers to the Federation.

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Best player count

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3–4 players
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4 BEST

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

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Game: Catan Space: Colonization / Extraterrestrial Colonisation TV Shows: Star Trek (various) Versions & Editions: Versions with IP after the original release
Publisher Catan Studio, KOSMOS, 999 Games, Devir, Filosofia Éditions, Giochi Uniti, Mayfair Games, Stupor Mundi
Designer Klaus Teuber
Artist Franz Vohwinkel, Imelda Vohwinkel

Frequently Asked Questions

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6 questions
How many players can participate?
The game is for 3 to 4 players.
How long does a game typically last?
A game usually takes around 75 minutes.
Are the rules very complicated to learn?
No, the rules are quite accessible, especially if you already know Catan. The text on the cards is minimal and easy to memorize.
What are the resources used in the game?
The resources are dilithium, tritanium, food, oxygen, and water.
What is the main difference from traditional Catan?
The main difference is the Support Cards, based on Star Trek characters, which offer unique special abilities.
Is the game more focused on combat or building?
The game is more focused on route building, expansion, and negotiation, with an element of disrupting opponents via the Klingon, but it's not a direct combat game.

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