{"product_id":"catan-starfarers-new-encounters","title":"Catan: Starfarers: New Encounters","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVenture into unknown sectors of the galaxy, encounter mysterious alien species, and tackle multi-scenario narrative missions in this content-rich scenario expansion for Catan: Starfarers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatan: Starfarers – New Encounters (published by Catan Studio) expands the deep-space reimagining of the classic trading and building system by introducing three interconnected scenario campaigns and new extraterrestrial civilizations. Moving away from standard point races across static star charts, this expansion introduces evolving game states, cooperative-competitive diplomacy, and specialized planetary threats. The primary gameplay objective centers on spacefaring development and diplomatic prowess: players outfit their motherships, colonize distant planetary systems, and complete scenario-specific objectives while forming alliances with newly discovered alien civilizations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary mechanical hurdle stems from navigating variable mission rules while managing interstellar trade economies. The expansion introduces new alien species—the enigmatic Ur-Amoebas and the robotic Gorgons—each bringing unique mechanics. Designed for 3 to 4 players aged 14 and up, individual scenarios play out over 90 to 120 minutes. To achieve victory, players must balance resource production with specialized mothership upgrades, adjust their strategies across the three distinct campaign chapters, and leverage new alien friendship tokens to out-maneuver rival fleets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGame Specs at a Glance:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAge Range: 14+ Years\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Catan Studios\u003cbr\u003ePlay Time: 90-120 Minutes\u003cbr\u003ePlayer Count: 3-4 Players\u003cbr\u003eComplexity: Medium-Heavy (Modular Board, Route Building, Trading, Variable Player Powers, Scenario Play)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the Box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScenario Game Boards and Sector Overlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom Alien Figures and Markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Encounters and Mission Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriendship and Alliance Tokens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional Resource and Victory Point Markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Scenario and Campaign Rulebook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gnome Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52789492121887,"sku":"ASM CN3007","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/9080\/5791\/files\/catan-scenario-for-starfareres-new-encounters-box-display_57cd94e8-f632-47d2-a730-668bf5c2ef0a.jpg?v=1787332897","url":"https:\/\/gnomegames.com\/products\/catan-starfarers-new-encounters","provider":"Gnome Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}