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product_id: 435720671
title: "CATAN Studio CATAN Cities & Knights Board Game EXPANSION | Strategy Game | Adventure Game | Family Game for Adults and Kids | Ages 12+ | 3-4 Players | Average Playtime 90 Minutes | Made by"
brand: "catan"
price: "VT31878"
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# 90 min average playtime 3-4 players urban strategy Barbarian defense mechanics CATAN Studio CATAN Cities & Knights Board Game EXPANSION | Strategy Game | Adventure Game | Family Game for Adults and Kids | Ages 12+ | 3-4 Players | Average Playtime 90 Minutes | Made by

**Brand:** catan
**Price:** VT31878
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🏰 Conquer, trade, and defend—be the master of CATAN’s cities!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** CATAN Studio CATAN Cities & Knights Board Game EXPANSION | Strategy Game | Adventure Game | Family Game for Adults and Kids | Ages 12+ | 3-4 Players | Average Playtime 90 Minutes | Made by by catan
- **How much does it cost?** VT31878 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/435720671-catan-studio-catan-cities-and-knights-board-game-expansion-strategy)

## Best For

- catan enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted catan brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Elevate Your Game Night:** Expand your CATAN experience with the Cities & Knights expansion—more strategy, more depth, more fun.
- • **Master the Metropolises:** Build and defend three powerful cities immune to barbarian attacks, showcasing your strategic dominance.
- • **Trade Smarter, Build Stronger:** Leverage new commodities—coin, paper, and cloth—to upgrade your cities and outwit opponents.
- • **Perfect for Social Strategists:** Designed for 3-4 players aged 12+, ideal for bonding over intense, fast-paced strategy.
- • **Unpredictable Adventures Every Time:** Dynamic barbarian invasions and evolving gameplay ensure no two sessions are alike.

## Overview

The CATAN Cities & Knights Expansion transforms the classic CATAN board game by adding rich layers of strategy through city improvements, new commodities, and cooperative defense against barbarians. Designed for 3-4 players aged 12 and up, this 90-minute expansion requires the CATAN base game and delivers dynamic, ever-changing gameplay that deepens social interaction and strategic planning for family and friends.

## Description

CATAN is the original strategy board game. Get ready for the incredibly fun and adventurous game loved around the world. CATAN is an easy-to-learn board game for family and friends that anyone can play! Since the release of CATAN (at that time still The Settlers of CATAN) in 1995, the game has developed into a modern classic board game that is available worldwide in over 40 languages. To date, over 40 million games have been sold. With numerous extensions and additions, everyone can create their own personal gaming experience and immerse themselves in the world of CATAN. Flourishing trade brings prosperity to CATAN. However, all this wealth also attracts barbarians. The knights of CATAN are needed! These new challenges create a different game in virtually every session, making the perfect board game for adults and kids. No two games are the same! Use the hexes of the CATAN base game to assemble CATAN inside the provided frame. Each of you has just finished building a settlement and a city, when dark clouds gather over the peaceful island of CATAN. Wild barbarians, attracted by the wealth of CATAN, sail toward the island's shores. There is still enough time to prepare for confronting the intruders, though. The strength of the hostile barbarian army always corresponds to the number of cities on CATAN. In order to successfully defend CATAN, the knights of all players combined must be at least as strong as the barbarian army. An adventurous board game ideal for any game night with up to 4 players. To play with 5-6 players, the CATAN base game, base game extension AND the Cities & Knights extension are required. CATAN is loved by families and recommended for kids ages 12 or older. Explore more by combining this other CATAN strategy board games such as CATAN Seafarers and CATAN Traders & Barbarians.

Review: Great gifting game ! Secret Santa or birthday 🎁
Review: As advertised

## Features

- THIS IS AN EXPANSION TO THE CATAN BOARD GAME: This is NOT a complete game! You will need a CATAN base game in order to play with this expansion.
- PROGRESS, DEVELOP AND DEFEND: In CATAN Cities & Knights, you engage in the defense of Catan and compete to build the three great metropolises of CATAN. Each of these magnificent urban centers is even more valuable than a city. They're also immune to dangerous barbarians.
- STRATEGY BOARD GAME: Add more depth and strategies to your game with this expansion. Invest in city improvements, which you acquire using three commodities of trade - coin, paper and cloth. If you improve your culture, muster your knights and enrich your fine cities, you will be the master of the great realm of CATAN!
- FUN FAMILY GAMES FOR GAME NIGHT: An international favorite, CATAN has been called the "Perfect Social Game". Check out our entire collection of CATAN board games for adults and kids to enjoy on family game night. Enjoy hours of fast-paced, interactive fun!
- NUMBER OF PLAYERS AND AVERAGE PLAYTIME: This fun family game is designed for 3 to 4 players and is suitable for ages 12 and older. Average playtime is approximately 90 minutes.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09XFK45XL |
| Age Range Description | 12 years |
| Are Batteries Required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #59,483 in Toys ( See Top 100 in Toys ) #2,122 in Board Games |
| Brand | Catan |
| Brand Name | Catan |
| CPSIA Cautionary Statement | No Warning Applicable |
| Color | Various |
| Customer Package Type | Reinforced Box or Protective Insert |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 463 Reviews |
| Edition | Cities & Knights Expansion |
| Educational Objective | Develop critical thinking, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills; understand historical and social concepts |
| Genre | Family, Strategy |
| Included Components | 1 Game |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item Dimensions | 29.7 x 7.4 x 29.8 centimeters |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 29.8L x 29.7W centimeters |
| Item Type Name | Game |
| Item Weight | 0.82 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Catan |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 900.0 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 120.0 |
| Material | multi |
| Material Type | multi |
| Minimum Age Recomendation | 12 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Players | 3 to 4 |
| Number of players | 3 to 4 |
| Operation Mode | manual |
| Product dimensions | 29.8L x 29.7W centimeters |
| Size | One Size |
| Supported Battery Types | No batteries required |
| Theme | Strategy |
| UPC | 841333119966 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Catan
- **Genre:** Family, Strategy
- **Material:** multi
- **Number of players:** 3 to 4
- **Theme:** Strategy

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: The listing says it is 4th edition, but the picture is of the 5th edition.  Which is it?**
A: Hi bluespruce, thanks for your question. This is for the 5th edition. The title has been incorrectly changed and we are working with Amazon to get it fixed.

**Q: So i have the original game. i want to play cities and knights. can i buy the expansion without the 5-6 expansion?**
A: yes,  that is only if you want to play 5 to 6 players.  If you have catan, you can buy cities and knights 3-4 expansion to play with 3 to 4 people.

**Q: Will this come new and wrapped in cellophane? It is a gift. Thank you.**
A: It should. That is the way it comes from the manufacturer.

Dave

**Q: Is this compatible with basic catan 5th edition? or is there basic catan: cities & knights for 4 player version?**
A: You have to have the Catan basic and the Catan basic Extension for 5-6 players PLUS Cities and Knights EXPANSION and the 5-6 player EXTENSION. If you go to the Catan website they have a flow chart, I believe. For every Expansion, you need the base game and for every extension you need the base extension plus the expansion.  There are some stand alone games, but they are usually only 3-4 player and have no extensions, like Star Trek Catan.  Hope that helps.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great gifting game ! Secret Santa or birthday 🎁
*by T***� on 3 December 2025*



### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As advertised
*by D***E on 30 July 2025*



### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Intense expansion!
*by P***O on 23 December 2023*



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