CATAN Seafarers

This is my favorite expansion pack - it gives the larger board for more players with exciting new play options. The best thing is while it adds to the game, it so different that it’s too difficult for newer players to understand quickly - no one wants to spend half the night explaining the difference in rules! The basics are adding ships that cost two resources, add another variation of the robber, and some basic placement rules similar to building/connecting roads. The rule book includes different setups with specific challenges or points that are fun and provide even more variations - for example, one setup has mystery resource tiles to claim once your ships reach that part of the board. If you want to just free play with random setups to get playing quickly that’s also an option. The board pieces themselves are high quality and interlock well. We fit all the important pieces in one Catan box and moved the extra instructions and papers into the other rather than having to open up both boxes for game night. Enjoy!

I am a huge fan of Settlers of Catan, so I was thrilled to try out the Seafarers Adventure Board Game Expansion. It did not disappoint! The expansion is well-designed, adding a new layer of excitement to the classic game. The maritime theme is a refreshing twist, and it seamlessly integrates with the original gameplay. The quality of the components is excellent, ensuring durability for countless gaming sessions. What I love most is the flexibility it brings to the table. With options for 3 to 4 players, it's perfect for family game nights or smaller gatherings. The suggested playtime of 60 minutes is just right – long enough to be engaging but not too lengthy. Catan Studio has done a fantastic job with this expansion pack. It not only captures the essence of Settlers of Catan but elevates the gaming experience. If you're a fan of the base game, this expansion is a must-have. Highly recommended for adults and families alike!

First of all, obviously the "real" value of the cardboard pieces that you get doesn't correspond to what you are charged for. But taking in consideration the amount of hours of new gameplay added it "worth" its value. The main idea is that now you have ships to cross the sea, and building a settlement in the islands gives you more points. This solely idea doubles the time you can spend in Catan. HOWEVER it even add a lot more of variants: The "wonderful" variant is introduced (and well executed, for those who are not familiarized with the "wonderful" idea, is a building that takes a lot of resources/time to build but once you are done, you win). It has a more lucky laden variant were you fight against pirates using "upgraded" ships versus dice numbers which represent the power of the pirate fleet/fortress. Also introduces a "fog" variant (for those who are not familiarized with the "fog" idea, is terrain, in this cases hexes, unknown until you arrive to them). Also has a very well developed and balanced variant between standard and lucky mode, where you can go to a fix point in the map and you obtain points (instead of resources) each time you the number is rolled. I would preferred more quality in the new borders, but besides that, again, compared to all the new hours that this adds, you get your money back.

Our family discovered Catan at the start of Covid and have been playing a lot of it. Now that we have the original game down, we were looking to throw some more wrenches into the equation to spice it up. Much like the OG Catan, the rules take a while to read through if you don’t have an experienced player who already knows what they’re doing. But once you learn them, things move smoothly! It adds a lot to the original- the formerly useless sheep have more value since they are needed to buy ships. Ships are the roads of the sea, but unlike roads- they can be moved after placing them! You will have to balance the benefits of expanding on the mainland versus the bonus victory points and desirable resources offered on other islands. Also, the game comes with preset “scenarios” of varying difficulty that have you placing specific tiles in specific locations (though latter scenarios introduce randomization in tiles so you have that option). I will say the board setup takes longer since you are not placing things randomly. The board is also a little bit fragile- it’s a lot more pieces and the expansion ones don’t always fit as neatly with the originals. That doesn’t impact my enjoyment of the game at all, just a little annoying. Overall, I love the added complexity of Seafarers. If you are getting bored with the original, it might be for you!

Super fun game that adds to the original game. Great gift for those that love Catan. Great design and fairly easy to learn.

Esta expansión es buenísima para darle variedad al clásico de catan. Se pueden jugar diferentes escenarios lo que te da diferentes juegos en uno solo, ya casi no jugamos el clásico y vamos jugando las diferentes expansiones. Llegó en tiempo y forma y sin ningún detalle.

super happy with this purchase. this expansion box takes the Original Catan game to another level. highly recomemnded

This game is quickly becoming a family game night favourite! The variation it adds to game play keeps Catan interesting and challenging. Amazon has the best price compared to other in-store options.

A great addition to the base game, and while it seems like a small addition and is the lightest expansion in comparison, it does change the game up and makes it more dynamic as well as offering 8 different scenarios to set your board up and 1 where it's completely up to you instead of the small island you're stuck on in the base game, which freshens up the game a lot if you were bored by the recurring theme of regular Catan. It's not only a good setting stone to other expansions, as this is the easiest to grasp, if you desire it's also the best expansion to combine with another, most commonly with Cities & Knights, which in terms of added gameplay it adds the most depth and strategy (and with it complexity making it a bit too much for a family game, so know what you're getting into). All in all, a fresh of breath air if you've grown stale of regular Catan and want more, but not that much more you're overwhelmed, this little thing adds a lot to your games of Catan.

Excellent game for a family of 3/4 members. Only the extension part will be supplied. We need to have the original catan game inorder to extend