Description
Catan: Explorers & Pirates – 5-6 Player Expansion (Slovenian edition: Catan: Raziskovalci in gusarji – Razširitev za 5-6 igralcev) extends Catan: Explorers & Pirates for a fifth and sixth player. The sea is bigger, there are more unknown islands, and more ships compete for pirates, fish and spices.
How to play
The rules are the same as in Explorers & Pirates, but the island is bigger. During the active player's turn, another player may also build and sail, but may not trade with other players. This keeps the wait between turns from getting too long, even with six players. The first player to meet the victory condition of the chosen scenario wins.
To play, you need the Catan base game, Catan – 5-6 Player Expansion and Catan: Explorers & Pirates.
Why you will like it
- You can play Catan's seafaring exploration with five or six people.
- Because another player also builds during the active player's turn, the game doesn't drag.
- The bigger sea hides more islands to discover.
- More players means more trading and more competition for missions.
Who is this expansion for
It is played by five or six players aged 12 and up, and a game lasts 120 to 150 minutes. The game is of medium difficulty, and players like it best with five. It suits groups who already know Explorers & Pirates.
What you might not like
A game with a larger group is long, and the dice decide which resources you get. It may not be the best fit for those who prefer shorter games with less luck.
What's in the box
- additional tiles and frame pieces for a bigger sea
- components for two additional player colours
- player aids
- rulebook
