# Star Trek: Catan

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2012
- **BGG Rating**: 7.0
- **BGG Rank**: #1712
- **Players**: 3-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 75 min
- **Weight**: 2.35 / 5
- **Designers**: Klaus Teuber
- **Artists**: Franz Vohwinkel, Imelda Vohwinkel
- **Publishers**: Catan Studio, KOSMOS, 999 Games, Devir, Filosofia Éditions, Giochi Uniti, Mayfair Games, Stupor Mundi
- **Categories**: Movies / TV / Radio theme, Negotiation, Science Fiction
- **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Modular Board, Network and Route Building, Trading

## Verdict
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.Catan with Star Trek themeUnique character powersEasy to learn and playGood player interactionMight feel like Catan with a skinDependent on dice luckSimple additional rulesFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
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.

## FAQ
### 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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