{"product_id":"catan-6th-edition-5-6-player-expansion","title":"Catan 6th Edition 5-6 Player Expansion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpand your island civilization to accommodate up to six players in a vibrant, fast-paced resource race that utilizes a modular map-extension matrix and an interactive turn-taking engine for the ultimate social tabletop showdown.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCATAN: 6th Edition 5-6 Player Expansion (designed by Klaus Teuber and published by CATAN Studio \/ Asmodee) refreshes the legendary family strategy classic to seamlessly welcome two additional players to the table. Specifically tailored to align with the visual and component overhauls of the 6th Edition base game, this expansion moves completely away from crowded, low-resource bottlenecks on the standard map. The core objective remains anchored in the timeless race for dominance: players settle, build, and trade raw materials on a massively expanded island layout, striving to reach the victory threshold before their rivals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary strategic hurdle lies in adapting to an expanded island geography while utilizing the game's updated Special Build Phase turn-taking engine. To keep a 5-to-6 player session fast and high-interaction, the game introduces a dynamic phase at the very end of every individual player's turn. During this brief window, all other players at the table are legally permitted to build roads, settlements, or cities, or purchase Development Cards using their current hand resources. This mechanism completely neutralizes the high-risk \"hand-overflow\" penalty of the robber when the dice roll a 7, forcing players to actively manage their construction pacing out-of-turn. It is a masterclass in clean, scalable gateway design that packs robust negotiation, modular map building, and heavy social interaction into a smooth 60-to-90 minute session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGame Specs at a Glance:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAge Range: 10+ Years\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: CATAN Studio \/ Asmodee\u003cbr\u003ePlay Time: 60-90 Minutes\u003cbr\u003ePlayer Count: 5-6 Players\u003cbr\u003eComplexity: Low-Medium (Dice Rolling, Modular Board, Negotiation, Route Building, Network Management)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the Box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11 Terrain Hexes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Form-Fitting Sea Frame Board Pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e28 Number Discs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e48 Wooden Player Pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 Resource and Development Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Player Aid Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Official 6th Edition Expansion Rules Sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gnome Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52639620989215,"sku":"ASM CN3082","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/9080\/5791\/files\/catan-the-game-6th-edition-5-6-player-expasion-box-display.jpg?v=1782505737","url":"https:\/\/gnomegames.com\/products\/catan-6th-edition-5-6-player-expansion","provider":"Gnome Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}