This can see anyone, not just the active player, gain resources – the first stage of keeping everyone constantly involved in the game. A players turn still starts with rolling two dice, combining the values and triggering production on planets of that number. While the basic gameplay is similar to Catan, there are some important additions and differences in Starfarers. Each planet then has a type (colour) and a number. Like with the base (Settlers of) Catan experience each colony or spaceport sits in an intersection, this time between 2 planets. Placements are again dictated by the instructions if using the beginner set up. Each player starts with 2 colonies, 1 spaceport and a colony ship on the board. Picking a colour they also take all the associated player pieces, from space ports to ships. While the starting planets are printed on the board, those out in the galaxy printed on tri-planet tiles that fill gaps in the board.Įach player is going to take a large mothership, which is used throughout the game for checks. With randomised or explore variants possible, the easiest is a beginners default layout of planets and outposts – which is listed clearly in the main rulebook. Straight from the offing Catan Starfarers offers gamers a choice to make their experience unique from one game to the next, with different setup options. However, does the introduction of rockets make the Catan experience out of this world? Let’s find out!
The game sees 3 – 4 players settle across the galaxy, encounter aliens and dastardly pirates – all in around 2 hours. Published by Catan Studio and KOSMOS, this space themed exploration and trading game was designed by Klaus Teuber, and features artwork from Michaela Kienle and Franz Vohwinkel. Catan Starfarers is the brand new reimplementation of the 1999 space exploration title The Starfarers of Catan.
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