CATAN (6th Edition) review

CATAN asks each player to settle an island, collect five resources from the terrain around their settlements and trade with the others to build toward 10 victory points. The Asmodee US store sells the 6th Edition for $39.99 and lists it for 3 to 4 players, age 10 and up, with a 60 minute average play time. The box holds 19 terrain hexes, 6 sea frame pieces, 18 number discs, 96 wooden player pieces and 120 cards, and the modular board means the island is different each game. Trading between players is the core skill, which makes it a strong pick for kids who enjoy bargaining. It is less flexible than Ticket to Ride: it needs at least 3 players, tops out at 4 in the base box, and a fifth or sixth player needs the $19.99 5 to 6 Player Expansion. The robber, which lets players steal cards, can also sting younger players.

Who it is for

families with kids aged 10 and up who like trading and planning

Price

$39.99 on the Asmodee US store.

Regular price $39.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• 3 to 4 players, age 10+, about 60 minutes per game
• 19 terrain hexes and 6 sea frame pieces make a modular board
• Trade brick, wood, wheat, ore and sheep to build roads, settlements and cities
• First to 10 victory points wins
• 96 wooden player pieces in 4 colors and 120 cards

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Modular board changes the layout every game
• Strength: 96 wooden player pieces listed in the contents
• Strength: Trading gives kids practice at negotiation
• Weakness: Needs 3 players; it does not play with 2
• Weakness: Age 10+ is higher than Ticket to Ride's 8+
• Weakness: A 5 to 6 Player Expansion costs another $19.99 for larger families

Key facts

• Players: 3 to 4
• Age: 10+
• Play time: 60 minutes
• Publisher: Catan Studio
• SKU: CN3081

Where it ranks

CATAN (6th Edition) is No. 3 in our Best Family Board Games verdict.