THIS IS AN EXPANSION TO THE CATAN STRATEGIC BOARD GAME: You need the CATAN base game to play this expansion. Add 1-2 more friends or family members without sacrificing playability. Add green and brown player pieces and expand your island with 2 more harbors and 11 more terrain tiles. Up to 6 players can now enjoy CATAN with this expansion. NOW 3 TO 6 PLAYERS CAN ENJOY THIS STRATEGIC GAME: Trade, build and colonize the island of CATAN in this addictively fun strategy game formerly known as Settlers of CATAN. Players control their own civilization and look to spread across a modular hex board in a competition for victory points. FUN GAME WITH COUNTLESS REPLAY POSSIBILITIES: The completely variable board provides great value through nearly unlimited replayability. You never have to play the same game twice. Looking for a new adventure? Try the CATAN expansions (Note: Expansions require the CATAN base game to play). BUILD AND/OR JOIN A COMMUNITY: Whether you play as a family, a board game group, or via video conference while staying at home, CATAN is a social game that offers plenty of opportunities for player interaction. You might even discover the exciting world of CATAN tournaments. MINUTES TO LEARN AND A LIFETIME TO EXPLORE: The basics of CATAN can be learned in just minutes, but it offers enough depth to remain captivating as you explore strategies and tactics for years to come. The average playtime with the expansion is 90 minutes.