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Rivals for CATAN Card Game DELUXE EDITION | Civilization Building Strategy Game | Family Game for Adults and Kids | Ages 10+ | 2 Players | Average Playtime 45-60 Minutes | Made by CATAN Studio
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Age Range (Description) | 156 months to 180 months |
Number of Players | 2 |
Brand | CATAN |
Theme | Games |
Material | Paper |
About this item
- IMMERSIVE CARD GAME: Take charge of one of two factions developing the newly-settled Catan in this immersive card game. Craft your own principality, explore uncharted lands, and harness the power of strategy and luck to shape your domain's destiny.
- EXPLORE AND EXPAND: Use your cards to acquire vital resources, conquer uncharted territories, and build settlements and cities. Navigate the dice-driven twists of fate and employ gold, resource combinations, and trade to grow your domain.
- ENHANCED COMPONENTS: Rivals for Catan Deluxe includes four card-holder trays for organized gameplay. Experience the game with newly designed special victory point tokens and enjoy 9 exclusive promotional cards not available in the basic version.
- THRILLING THEME GAMES: Challenge your strategic skills with three exciting "Theme Games" within Rivals for Catan: The Age of Gold, The Age of Turmoil, and The Era of Progress. Each offers unique scenarios and challenges for an enriched gaming experience.
- DECIDE THE RULER: Will you emerge as the ruler over Catan? Your cunning tactics and a sprinkle of luck will determine your success in this captivating card game. Compete, strategize, and revel in the world of Catan.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 2.75 x 10.75 x 7.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.3 pounds |
Country of Origin | USA |
ASIN | B01LZG7YDW |
Item model number | CN3134 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 13 - 15 years |
Best Sellers Rank | #27,793 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #458 in Dedicated Deck Card Games |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | December 1, 2017 |
Language | English |
Manufacturer | Asmodee |
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Product Description
Submerge yourself into the bustling life on Catan - be the Prince or princess of Catan and decide on the fate of its settlers. In addition to settlements, roads, and cities, you also construct the buildings where your subjects work, hire heroes that make your opponent's life as a gamer difficult, and build ships to boost your trade.
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Trade, Build, Settle!
Guide your settlers to victory by clever trading and cunning development.
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Winner 2023 UK Games Expo Judge's Choice Award - Best Variant - CATAN Dawn of Humankind
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Origins Award Winner
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Rivals for CATAN Deluxe is a unique and dynamic card game specially designed for two players. This deluxe version inclues additional content, upgraded tokens, and card trays. |
Like the original CATAN board game, you'll roll dice, collect resources and spend those resources to grow your civilization. Includes the starter set and three themed games. |
The Era of Gold: Competition for the trade advantage become more intense and the gold resource gains importance. |
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The Era of Turmoil: Traitors, archers, and arsonists make for tougher competition. |
The Era of Progress: Education and technological advancement become peaceful paths to victory. |
Victory awaits the player who can recruit heroes, construct new buildings, and improve technology to advance their principality to new heights. |
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Number of Players | 3-4 | 3-4 | 3-4 | 3-4 | 3-4 | 3-4 |
Average Playtime | 60 minutes | 60 minutes | 120 minutes | 60 minutes | 60 minutes | 30 minutes |
Recommended Player Age | 10 and up | 10 and up | 14 and up | 14 and up | 10 and up | 6 and up |
Strategy Game | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Adventure Game | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Social and Community Game | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Expansion Option | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
Extension for 5-6 Players Option | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Scenario Option | ✓ | |||||
3D Edition | ✓ |
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Customers like the fun aspect of the tabletop game. They say it's an enjoyable game that passes the time wonderfully. However, some customers disagree on the cards, ease of use, value, and quality.
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Customers find the game very enjoyable, and say it's a great strategy game. They also say it passes the time wonderfully, and the additional levels make it interesting. Customers also mention that it'll be a better playing experience than the full Catan.
"...Great game. I am thinking about buying additional expansions already just for the heck of it." Read more
"...This card game is more involved, with with cards like characters, various ships and other buildings that can tweak your strategy as you go, this..." Read more
"We really like this game. It's fun, especially since my husband and I are more loners and aren't really the type to have lots of people over or..." Read more
"easy set up and easy to learn. fun game!" Read more
Customers find the expansions of the tabletop game interesting and add variety. They also say the deluxe edition comes with two expansions and 9 extra special edition cards, making it more complex and enjoyable.
"...In particular, this deluxe edition comes with two expansions and 9 extra special edition cards..." Read more
"...expansions (along with the separate one that can be purchased) add good variety too...." Read more
"For those who love the original Catan, this version is just as complex and enjoyable...." Read more
"...The expansions make it a lot more interesting." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the tabletop game. Some mention that it's easy to set up and learn, with easy to understand rules. However, others say that the directions seem daunting at first, but you'll have it figured out in one play through. Overall, the game is fun and not that time consuming.
"...First, I will say that the instruction manual is intimidating. If you are a "gamer", then you will probably have no problem with this...." Read more
"easy set up and easy to learn. fun game!" Read more
"...The game is also so complicated that they let you start on like a beginner version, and then you can amp up the difficulty and complexity with more..." Read more
"...It is easy to set up once you know how but the rules are a bit disorganized which seems to be a running theme in many of these board games now-a-days..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the cards in the tabletop game. Some mention that it includes extra card sets so the game can be played with different sets. They also appreciate the card trays. However, others say that the box contains several missing cards and game pieces.
"...The other version is not the Deluxe version and does not come with the card trays (a must in my opinion)...." Read more
"...The included expansions (along with the separate one that can be purchased) add good variety too...." Read more
"...3rd board game we have gotten in less than a year that has had a missing item. In this case it was a card...." Read more
"...delivered, the box was dented and when opening the box, cards were scattered everywhere and not in original packaging." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the tabletop game. Some say that it's well worth the money, while others say that the game is pretty useless when there are missing cards. They also feel that the cards are either useless, silly, or overpowered.
"...expansion games with it which will make this purchase very well worth our money.I seriously recommend this...." Read more
"...is essentially useless because the event die will only land on it one-sixth of the time and lets you get only one additional resource...." Read more
"...I think this is well worth it and everyone should purchase...." Read more
"...One final con, we felt that a lot of the cards were either useless, silly, or overpowered - not a good balance of useful cards...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the tabletop game. Some mention that it's well put together and a super solid two-player game, while others say that it has really cheap plastic trays and is disappointing and dull.
"This is a super solid two-player game. Lots of replayability. It's easier to learn and less frustrating than actual Catan...." Read more
"...Era of Gold is missing 11 out of the 27 cards. Very disappointing, was looking forward to playing this with my significant other for Valentine's Day...." Read more
"...This is a game of skill, so you will have hours of fun. Well made. Will buy as gifts for others. Everyone who’s played it wants to get one" Read more
"Great game, well put together. Instructions are a bit confusing when it comes to how to use each expansion pack and the extra cards." Read more
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On the second review, I don't have a problem with them scoring it with 3 stars, but I will totally disagree that games are generally the same and that the first player to have a turn has a significant advantage. If you play without using any of the expansion sets, yes games can tend to be very similar. However, the different themes offer 4 additional ways to play that can significantly alter player strategy. And lastly, I don't think that the player with the first turn has a significant advantage. They might have an advantage in certain strategies, but this is why there are multiple paths to victory. But it is important to note that luck and using all available strategies can make a big difference.
If you want more opinions about this game, I suggest that you look up the Amazon review for Rivals for Catan . The other version is not the Deluxe version and does not come with the card trays (a must in my opinion). But at least you can get some more opinions. FYI, if you are curious, there are other expansions for this game that are not included in this Deluxe package.
With that out of the way, let me give you some background about me. I played lots of the classic board games growing up (Monopoly, Life, Chess, Checkers, etc.). I have only played Settlers of Catan once, and that was years ago. My wife (my second player) also has a similar gaming history. We were looking for something fun that the two of us can do after the kids are in bed.
First, I will say that the instruction manual is intimidating. If you are a "gamer", then you will probably have no problem with this. The manual is long and takes some time to absorb all of the rules. I suggest watching an instructional video on Youtube as that will help you learn the game quickly. You will probably have to consult the manual as you play and read some of the fine print after watching the video, but totally worth it.
My wife and I have played the game about 10 times. Our time playing probably ranges between 1 - 2.5 hours. If you are playing with a theme, then your game is going to be much longer as you need 12 victory points to win rather than 7. You also need lots of space as we essentially fill up an entire card table with our set up. I also want to throw in that I love the set up and the way you turn your cards to indicate how many resources you have. Its also nice that you don't have to worry about losing tons of little game pieces as the only items in the box are game cards, card trays, two plastic coins, and 2 dice.
As far as the gameplay goes, it is very fun. There can be slow moments, but usually I am so busy thinking through my next few moves and all my options that I don't care. I could see how the game might get old after many playthroughs, but we are far from that point. I could also see how the time commitment or barrier to entry could be a problem for some, but I think it is totally worth it.
Great game. I am thinking about buying additional expansions already just for the heck of it.
This card game is more involved, with with cards like characters, various ships and other buildings that can tweak your strategy as you go, this game steps out of the comfort zone for me and my wife.
If you play RPG and games like that you'd have no problem with it, but it took my wife and I a few times reading the instructions before we even thought we knew how to play LOL. I truly believe that's just because of us and our gaming background, because others have had no problem learning the game. In fact, now that we know it I could train somebody to play it much easier than I could expect them to learn from the instruction booklet.
This deluxe edition has several expansion games with it which will make this purchase very well worth our money.
I seriously recommend this.
Important, this is just a two-player game.
I like the game. It's very different from the original, but it makes sense once you learn it. The instructions are loooooong and a bit confusing the first time, but I promise they're worth reading.
If you're wondering if you should get this, the answer is yes, get it.