The Starfarers of Catan
- Players
- 3-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 4 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 120 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 12+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.6 / 5
- Year
- 1999
About the game
The Starfarers of Catan launches Catan into deep space around 2700 A.D. Players compete to become Ambassador to the Galactic Council by exploring beyond known space, colonizing new worlds, trading with alien cultures, and fending off pirates. Starting with two colonies and a spaceport, players produce resources when dice match adjacent planets and trade them for ships and fleet upgrades. It's an ambitious sci-fi entry in the Catan Series for 3-4 players.
Hobbli's Notes
A fun and thematic sci-fi reimagining of Catan's trading DNA, with genuinely exciting exploration and encounter mechanics. The plastic components are lovely, but the longer playtime and setup make it a bigger commitment than base Catan.
What we like
- Familiar trading and negotiation core will appeal to Catan fans.
- Fresh space exploration theme with pirates and alien encounters.
- Nice plastic component production quality.
- Encourages diplomacy and negotiation among players.
Keep in mind
- Longer playtime than the base Catan game.
- Only supports 3-4 players.
- Higher component and setup overhead than a standard Catan box.
Who it's for
Catan fans wanting a space exploration theme, families and casual gamers ages 12 and up, best with 3-4 players.
