Catan Expansion: Traders & Barbarians

Categories: Civilization, Expansion for Base-game, Negotiation

Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Modular Board, Network and Route Building, Trading

Players: 5–6

Ages: 12+

Playtime: 90 Min

Traders & Barbarians is the third major expansion for The Settlers of Catan, though it functions more as a compilation of smaller expansions and variants. It operates independently of the Seafarers and Cities & Knights expansions but can be combined with them. This expansion introduces well-tested variants such as "Catan Event Cards," "Harbormaster," and "Catan for Two," allowing players to tailor the game to their preferences. Additionally, the 2-player variant enables you to play the base game and all scenarios from this expansion with just one opponent.