Catan 3D Edition

Catan 3D Edition is a premium version of the classic strategy board game Catan, designed by Klaus Teuber. Published by Catan Studio, it features hand-painted, three-dimensional terrain tiles and antiqued player pieces for an immersive experience. Players collect resources, trade, and build settlements, cities, and roads to achieve victory. Suitable for 3-4 players, ages 10+, it retains the core gameplay of the original Catan while enhancing its visual appeal.

Release

Catan 3D Edition was released in 2021, featuring terrain tiles hand-sculpted by Klaus Teuber and hand-painted for vibrant detail. It is available as a standalone game or in a deluxe big box edition, which may include additional content like Seafarers and Cities & Knights expansions. The suggested retail price is approximately $300 USD for the standalone version, with deluxe editions varying by retailer.

Retail Editions

• Standard 3D Edition: Includes the base game with 3D terrain and player pieces.
• Deluxe Big Box: Combines the base game with Seafarers and Cities & Knights expansions, packaged in a premium storage box.

The game is available through major retailers and specialty board game stores. Some editions may have minor packaging blemishes, but these do not affect gameplay.Game Details

• Players: 3-4
• Age: 10+
• Playtime: 60-90 minutes
• Publisher: Catan Studio
• Designer: Klaus Teuber
• Format: Physical board game with 3D components
• Rating: Not formally rated, but suitable for families and strategy enthusiasts

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Components

Catan 3D Edition includes:

• 19 hand-painted 3D terrain hex tiles (forests, pastures, fields, hills, mountains)
• 6 hand-painted sea frames
• 9 hand-painted harbor markers
• 18 translucent number tokens
• 4 sets of antiqued 3D player pieces (20 settlements, 16 cities, 60 roads per set)
• 1 antiqued robber figure
• 95 resource cards (brick, lumber, wool, grain, ore)
• 25 development cards
• 4 building cost cards
• 2 special victory point cards
• 2 card trays
• 2 custom Catan dice
• 1 rulebook
• 1 almanac

The components are designed for durability and visual appeal, with a molded plastic insert for secure storage.

System Requirements

As a physical board game, Catan 3D Edition requires no digital hardware. Players need a flat surface (e.g., a table) and sufficient space for the 3D board setup. The game is not suitable for young children due to small components.

Gameplay

Objective

Players aim to earn 10 victory points by building settlements, cities, and roads, and securing special victory points (e.g., Longest Road, Largest Army).

Mechanics

• Resource Collection: Players roll two dice to determine which terrain hexes produce resources (brick, lumber, wool, grain, ore).
• Trading: Players trade resources with others or through harbors to acquire needed materials.
• Building: Spend resources to construct roads (1 brick, 1 lumber), settlements (1 brick, 1 lumber, 1 wool, 1 grain), or cities (2 grain, 3 ore).
• Robber: A roll of 7 activates the robber, blocking resource production and allowing players to steal one card from another player.
• Development Cards: Offer bonuses like knights, victory points, or special actions.

Setup

• Arrange 19 terrain hexes randomly within the sea frame to form the island of Catan.
• Place number tokens on hexes to indicate resource production values.
• Each player places two settlements and two roads on hex intersections.
• Gameplay proceeds in turns, with players rolling dice, collecting resources, trading, and building.

Expansions

Seafarers + Cities & Knights

The Catan 3D Expansion – Seafarers + Cities & Knights introduces:

• Seafarers: Adds ships, new islands, and exploration scenarios.
• Cities & Knights: Includes city upgrades, knights to fight barbarians, and progress tracks.

These expansions are compatible with the 3D Edition, featuring hand-painted tiles and antiqued pieces. They are available separately or in the deluxe big box.

Collector’s Appeal

Catan 3D Edition is a premium collectible for fans, celebrating over 25 years of Catan’s legacy with 35 million games sold worldwide. The hand-painted tiles and antiqued pieces make it a striking display piece. Some players report minor issues with piece fit (e.g., roads or cities not aligning perfectly) and number token durability, with wear after extensive play.

See Also

Development

For insights into Catan 3D Edition’s creation, refer to Catan Studio’s official documentation on the design and production process.

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