At a glance
Players: 3–4 · Play time: 90 min · Ages: 12+ · Complexity: Medium · Expansion · Publisher: Catan Studio
You'll need: the Catan base game to play.
Elevate your CATAN experience with Catan Cities & Knights, a deeply strategic expansion that transforms your settlements into thriving cities protected by brave knights. As barbarians threaten to invade the island, players must cooperate to defend Catan while still competing to develop the most prosperous civilization.
This expansion introduces new mechanics like commodities, city improvements, knight deployment, and progress cards, replacing the traditional development card deck. With greater strategic depth and cooperative defense elements, Cities & Knights adds a challenging twist to the familiar CATAN formula. Requires the CATAN base game to play.
Features
Adds new layers of strategy with knights, city improvements, and commodities
Introduces a cooperative defense system where players must repel barbarian invasions
Replaces the development deck with a dynamic progress card system
Encourages deeper planning and interaction through expanded city building and upgrades
Requires the CATAN base game to play; ideal for experienced CATAN players
Specifications
Publisher: Catan Studio
Product Type: Family Games
Product Sub Type: Expansion
Minimum Recommended Age: 12+
Average Play Time: 90 Minutes
Players (Minimum): 3
Players (Maximum): 4
Genres: Strategy
Saga Table Talk
Great for: Experienced Catan players who want more depth.
What a game night feels like: Your settlements grow into cities, knights defend the island from barbarian attacks, and progress cards replace the development deck. Games run longer and feel more strategic.
If you like this, try: Catan: Traders & Barbarians Expansion, Catan: Explorers & Pirates Expansion
Teaching tip: Play your first game with someone who knows the base game well. The barbarian track is easy to forget.
FAQ
How many players can play Catan: Cities & Knights Expansion?
Catan: Cities & Knights Expansion is for 3–4 players.
How long does Catan: Cities & Knights Expansion take?
About 90 min.
What age is Catan: Cities & Knights Expansion for?
Catan Studio recommends it for ages 12+.
Do I need anything else to play Catan: Cities & Knights Expansion?
Yes. You'll need the Catan base game.
