Begin a quest to settle the island of Catan! Guide your brave settlers to victory by using clever trading and shrewd development. Use resources - grain, wool, ore, lumber, and brick - to build roads, settlements, cities, and key cultural milestones. Get resources by rolling the dice or by trading with other players. But beware! You never know when someone will block your way or if the robber will strike and steal your hard-earned goods! Are you the best trader, builder, or settler? Will you master Catan?

Catan is a modern classic! It truly redefines social board games and has been awarded with "Game of the Year" honors in Germany, the United States, and a host of other countries. It's an international favorite. Get together with friends or family. Learn to play in about 15 minutes. Then enjoy countless hours of fast-paced fun! The unique 6-piece, double-sided game board can be set up in dozens of different ways! Every game is fresh and fun!

Note: Unlike the Catan board game, Catan Family Edition board game does not expand. It is NOT compatible with any of the Catan expansions or extensions.

Recommended for 3-4 players, ages 10 .

Contents include: 6 Double-Sided Interlocking Game Board (Island) Tiles, 25 Development Cards, 2 Special Bonus Cards, 93 Resource Cards, 16 City Pieces, 60 Road Pieces, 20 Settlement Pieces, 1 Robber Piece, 2 Six-Sided Dice, Simple Rules