CatanTraders & Barbarians Expansion

About

Expand your adventures in the world of Catan Traders & Barbarians with this exciting expansion collection packed with new scenarios, gameplay variants, and strategic challenges. Designed for fans of the legendary Catan series, Traders & Barbarians introduces fresh mechanics, cooperative elements, trade routes, river systems, barbarians, and new ways to experience Catan.

Unlike a single standalone expansion, this set is a compilation of multiple mini-expansions and variants that add variety and replayability to your game nights. Whether you are fishing along the coast, defending the island from invading barbarians, managing trade caravans, or rebuilding Catan after destruction, every scenario offers a unique strategic experience.

The expansion also includes special variants such as 2-player rules, event cards that reduce randomness, and harbor-based scoring mechanics, allowing players to customize gameplay to suit their preferred style. Compatible with the base Catan game and combinable with other expansions like Seafarers and Cities & Knights, Traders & Barbarians is perfect for players looking to deepen and diversify their Catan experience.

Product features

• Includes 5 unique gameplay scenarios for expanded Catan adventures
• Adds new strategic mechanics including caravans, rivers, barbarians, and trade routes
• Features cooperative and competitive gameplay elements
• Introduces new resources such as glass and marble
• Includes knight pieces for defending Catan from invasions
• Event cards replace dice rolls for more balanced gameplay
• Adds special harbor scoring with the Harbormaster variant
• Includes official 2-player gameplay rules
• Expanded river and fishing mechanics for added map variety
• High replayability with mix-and-match scenarios and variants
• Compatible with the base Catan game
• Can be combined with Seafarers and Cities & Knights expansions

Product Specifications

• Product Name: Catan Traders & Barbarians
• Game Type: Strategy Board Game Expansion
• Series: Catan Series
• Players: 2–4 Players (with included 2-player variant)
• Recommended Age: 10 Years and Older
• Playing Time: Approximately 60–120 Minutes
• Game Modes: Competitive and Scenario-Based Play

Included Scenarios:

The Fishermen of Catan

• The Rivers of Catan
• The Great Caravan
• Barbarian Invasion
• Traders & Barbarians

Included Variants:

• 2-Player Rules
• Catan Event Cards
• Harbormaster Card
• Friendly Robber Rules

Compatibility: Requires the base Catan game to play