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Merc at 21:33, 7 May 2025

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	\|title = Catan		\|title = Catan
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	\|caption =		\|caption = The Catan Board
	\|inventor = Ca3lan, Tibal, CesarMC13, mercurialmusic, Eggles182, FreyaHaze, Jennyblaze		\|inventor = Ca3lan, Tibal, CesarMC13, mercurialmusic, Eggles182, FreyaHaze, Jennyblaze
	\|category = Games		\|category = Games

Merc: /* a) Rolling a "7" and Activating the Robber */

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a) Rolling a "7" and Activating the Robber

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	# You must move the robber immediately to the number token of any other terrain hex or to the desert hex. Perform this action by right-clicking on the number on top of the hex you wish to move it to.		# You must move the robber immediately to the number token of any other terrain hex or to the desert hex. Perform this action by right-clicking on the number on top of the hex you wish to move it to.
	# Then you steal 1 (random) resource card from an opponent who has a settlement or city adjacent to the target terrain hex. The banker will facilitate this by choosing a random resource card from the target player's inventory. If the target hex is adjacent to 2 or more players' settlements or cities, you choose which one you want to steal from.		# Then you steal 1 (random) resource card from an opponent who has a settlement or city adjacent to the target terrain hex. The banker will facilitate this by choosing a random resource card from the target player's inventory. If the target hex is adjacent to 2 or more players' settlements or cities, you may choose which one you want to steal from. If the player chosen does not posses any resource cards you may choose another adjacent player, if one exists.

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	After you're done, the next player in the lineup then continues the game with step 1.		After you're done, the next player in the lineup then continues the game with step 1.

	Tip: For advanced players, we recommend combining the second and third steps.		{{Ambox
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	== The Turn In Detail ==		== The Turn In Detail ==
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	On your turn, you can trade resource cards with any of the other players. You can announce which resources you need and what you are willing to trade for them. The other players can also make their own proposals and counteroffers.		On your turn, you can trade resource cards with any of the other players. You can announce which resources you need and what you are willing to trade for them. The other players can also make their own proposals and counteroffers.

	Suggestion: To reduce confusion when initiating a trade with another player, use a similar format to: "I want X and am willing to trade Y" (ex. "I want a wool and am willing to trade a brick or an ore").		{{Ambox
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			\| text = <div>'''Suggestion:''' To reduce confusion when initiating a trade with another player, use a similar format to: "I want X and am willing to trade Y" (ex. "I want a wool and am willing to trade a brick or an ore"). </div>
			}}

	Important: Players may only trade with the player whose turn it is. The other players may not trade among themselves.		{{Ambox
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			\| text = <div>'''Important:''' Players may only trade with the player whose turn it is. The other players may not trade among themselves.</div>
			}}

	==== b) Maritime Trade ====		==== b) Maritime Trade ====
	You can also trade without the other players! During your turn, you can always trade at 4:1 by putting 4 identical resource cards back in their stack and taking any 1 resource card of your choice for it. If you have a settlement or city on a harbor, you can trade with the bank more favorably: at either a 3:1 ratio or, in certain harbors, at 2:1 (trading the resource type shown).		You can also trade without the other players! During your turn, you can always trade at 4:1 by putting 4 identical resource cards back in their stack and taking any 1 resource card of your choice for it. If you have a settlement or city on a harbor, you can trade with the bank more favorably: at either a 3:1 ratio or, in certain harbors, at 2:1 (trading the resource type shown).

	Important: The 4:1 trade is always possible, even if you do not have a settlement on a harbor.		{{Ambox
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	=== 3. Build ===		=== 3. Build ===
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	You cannot build more pieces than what is available in your pool - a maximum of 5 settlements, 4 cities, and 15 roads.		You cannot build more pieces than what is available in your pool - a maximum of 5 settlements, 4 cities, and 15 roads.

	==== a) Road ~~====~~		==== a) Road (Requires: Brick & Lumber) ====
	~~'''~~Requires: Brick & Lumber~~'''~~

	A new road must always connect to 1 of your existing roads, settlements, or cities. Only 1 road can be built on any given path. The first player to build a continuous road (not counting forks) of at least 5 road segments receives the special card "Longest Road." If another player succeeds in building a longer road than the one created by the current owner of the "Longest Road" card, they immediately take the special card (and its 2 victory point). If there is a tie for "Longest Road", the card is returned to the banker and any VP points gained by the award are lost until one player has the longest road.		A new road must always connect to 1 of your existing roads, settlements, or cities. Only 1 road can be built on any given path. The first player to build a continuous road (not counting forks) of at least 5 road segments receives the special card "Longest Road." If another player succeeds in building a longer road than the one created by the current owner of the "Longest Road" card, they immediately take the special card (and its 2 victory point). If there is a tie for "Longest Road", the card is returned to the banker and any VP points gained by the award are lost until one player has the longest road.

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	# Then you steal 1 (random) resource card from an opponent who has a settlement or city adjacent to the target terrain hex. The banker will facilitate this by choosing a random resource card from the target player's inventory. If the target hex is adjacent to 2 or more players' settlements or cities, you choose which one you want to steal from.		# Then you steal 1 (random) resource card from an opponent who has a settlement or city adjacent to the target terrain hex. The banker will facilitate this by choosing a random resource card from the target player's inventory. If the target hex is adjacent to 2 or more players' settlements or cities, you choose which one you want to steal from.

	Important: If the production number for the hex containing the robber is rolled, the owners of adjacent settlements and cities do not receive resources. The robber prevents it.		{{Ambox
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	==== b) Playing Development Cards ====		==== b) Playing Development Cards ====

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Minor changes throughout

Merc at 04:52, 28 April 2025

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	If you play a knight card, you must immediately move the robber. See "[[Catan#a) Rolling a "7" and Activating the Robber\|Rolling a '7' and Activating the Robber]]" above and follow steps 1 and 2.		If you play a knight card, you must immediately move the robber. See "[[Catan#a) Rolling a "7" and Activating the Robber\|Rolling a '7' and Activating the Robber]]" above and follow steps 1 and 2.

	Once played, knight cards remain face up in front of you. The first player to have 3 knight cards in front of themself receives the special card "Largest Army," which is worth 2 victory ~~point<;~~. If another player has more knight cards in front of them than the current holder of the Largest Army card, they immediately take the special card and it's 2 victory points.		Once played, knight cards remain face up in front of you. The first player to have 3 knight cards in front of themself receives the special card "Largest Army," which is worth 2 victory points. If another player has more knight cards in front of them than the current holder of the Largest Army card, they immediately take the special card and it's 2 victory points.

	===== Progress Cards (Green Name) =====		===== Progress Cards (Green Name) =====

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	==== b) Maritime Trade ====		==== b) Maritime Trade ====
	You can also trade without the other players! During your turn, you can always trade at 4:l by putting 4 identical resource cards back in their stack and taking any l resource card of your		You can also trade without the other players! During your turn, you can always trade at 4:1 by putting 4 identical resource cards back in their stack and taking any 1 resource card of your choice for it. If you have a settlement or city on a harbor, you can trade with the bank more favorably: at either a 3:1 ratio or, in certain harbors, at 2:1 (trading the resource type shown).
	choice for it. If you have a settlement or city on a harbor, you can trade with the bank more favorably: at either a 3:l ratio or, in certain harbors, at 2:1 (trading the resource type shown).

	Important: The 4:1 trade is always possible, even if you do not have a settlement on a harbor.		Important: The 4:1 trade is always possible, even if you do not have a settlement on a harbor.

	=== 3. Build ===		=== 3. Build ===
	Now you can build. Through building, you can increase your victory points, expand your road network, improve your resource production, and/or buy useful development cards. To build, you must pay specific combinations of resource cards (see the Building Costs Card). Take the appropriate number of roads, ~~settlement<;~~, and/or cities from your supply and place them on the game board. Keep development cards hidden in your inventory.		Now you can build. Through building, you can increase your victory points, expand your road network, improve your resource production, and/or buy useful development cards. To build, you must pay specific combinations of resource cards (see the Building Costs Card). Take the appropriate number of roads, settlements, and/or cities from your supply and place them on the game board. Keep development cards hidden in your inventory.

	You cannot build more pieces than what is available in your pool - a maximum of 5 settlements, 4 cities, and 15 roads.		You cannot build more pieces than what is available in your pool - a maximum of 5 settlements, 4 cities, and 15 roads.
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	==== b) Settlement (Requires: Brick, Lumber, Wool, & Grain) ====		==== b) Settlement (Requires: Brick, Lumber, Wool, & Grain) ====
	Take special note of the "Distance Rule": you may only build a settlement at an intersection if all		Take special note of the "Distance Rule": you may only build a settlement at an intersection if all 3 of the adjacent intersections are vacant (i.e., none are occupied by any settlements or cities-even yours).
	3 of the adjacent intersections are vacant (i.e., none are occupied by any settlements or cities-even yours).

	Each of your settlements must connect to at least I of your own roads. Regardless of whose turn it is (i.e., during any production phase), when a terrain hex produces resources, you receive I resource card for each settlement you have adjacent to that terrain hex. Each settlement is worth 1 victory point.		Each of your settlements must connect to at least I of your own roads. Regardless of whose turn it is (i.e., during any production phase), when a terrain hex produces resources, you receive I resource card for each settlement you have adjacent to that terrain hex. Each settlement is worth 1 victory point.

Merc: /* d) Buying a Development Card (Requires: Ore, Wool, & Grain) */

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d) Buying a Development Card (Requires: Ore, Wool, & Grain)

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	=== 3. Build ===		=== 3. Build ===
	Now you can build. Through building, you can increase your victory points, expand your road network, improve your resource production, and/or buy useful development cards. To build, you must pay specific combinations of resource cards (see the Building Costs Card). Take the appropriate number of roads, settlement<;, and/or cities from your supply and place them on the game board. Keep development cards hidden in your ~~hand~~.		Now you can build. Through building, you can increase your victory points, expand your road network, improve your resource production, and/or buy useful development cards. To build, you must pay specific combinations of resource cards (see the Building Costs Card). Take the appropriate number of roads, settlement<;, and/or cities from your supply and place them on the game board. Keep development cards hidden in your inventory.

	You cannot build more pieces than what is available in your pool - a maximum of 5 settlements, 4 cities, and 15 roads.		You cannot build more pieces than what is available in your pool - a maximum of 5 settlements, 4 cities, and 15 roads.
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	==== d) Buying a Development Card (Requires: Ore, Wool, & Grain) ====		==== d) Buying a Development Card (Requires: Ore, Wool, & Grain) ====
	When you buy a development card, draw the top card from the deck. There are 3 different kinds of these cards: knight, progress, and victory point. Each has a different effect (see 4.b, below).		When you buy a development card, draw the top card from the deck. There are 3 different kinds of these cards: knight, progress, and victory point. Each has a different effect ([[Catan#b) Playing Development Cards\|see 4.b., below]]).

	Development cards never go back into the supply, and you cannot buy development cards if the supply is empty. Keep your development cards hidden (in your ~~hand~~) until you use them, so your opponents can't anticipate your play.		Development cards never go back into the supply, and you cannot buy development cards if the supply is empty. Keep your development cards hidden (in your inventory) until you use them, so your opponents can't anticipate your play.

	=== 4. Special Cases ===		=== 4. Special Cases ===

Merc: /* Knight Cards (Purple Name) */

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Knight Cards (Purple Name)

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	===== Knight Cards (Purple Name) =====		===== Knight Cards (Purple Name) =====
	If you play a knight card, you must immediately move the robber. See "[[Rolling a '7' and Activating the Robber]]" above and follow steps 1 and 2.		If you play a knight card, you must immediately move the robber. See "[[Catan#a) Rolling a "7" and Activating the Robber\|Rolling a '7' and Activating the Robber]]" above and follow steps 1 and 2.

	Once played, knight cards remain face up in front of you. The first player to have 3 knight cards in front of themself receives the special card "Largest Army," which is worth 2 victory point<;. If another player has more knight cards in front of them than the current holder of the Largest Army card, they immediately take the special card and it's 2 victory points.		Once played, knight cards remain face up in front of you. The first player to have 3 knight cards in front of themself receives the special card "Largest Army," which is worth 2 victory point<;. If another player has more knight cards in front of them than the current holder of the Largest Army card, they immediately take the special card and it's 2 victory points.

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	# You must roll for resource production (the result applies to all players).		# You must roll for resource production (the result applies to all players).
	# You may trade resources with other players.		# You may trade resources with other players, harbors, or the bank.
	# You may build roads, settlements, or cities, and/or buy development cards. You may also play one development card at any time during your turn.		# You may build roads, settlements, or cities, and/or buy development cards. You may also play one development card at any time during your turn.

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	==== a) Domestic Trade ====		==== a) Domestic Trade ====
	On your turn, you can trade resource cards with any of the other players. You can announce which resources you need and what you are willing to trade for them. The other players can also make their own proposals and counteroffers.		On your turn, you can trade resource cards with any of the other players. You can announce which resources you need and what you are willing to trade for them. The other players can also make their own proposals and counteroffers.

			Suggestion: To reduce confusion when initiating a trade with another player, use a similar format to: "I want X and am willing to trade Y" (ex. "I want a wool and am willing to trade a brick or an ore").

	Important: Players may only trade with the player whose turn it is. The other players may not trade among themselves.		Important: Players may only trade with the player whose turn it is. The other players may not trade among themselves.
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	=== 3. Build ===		=== 3. Build ===
	Now you can build. Through building, you can increase your victory points, expand your road network, improve your resource production, and/or buy useful development cards. To build, you must pay specific combinations of resource cards (see the Building Costs Card). Take the appropriate number of roads, settlements, and/or cities from your supply and ~~place~~ them ~~on the game board~~. Keep development cards hidden in your inventory.		Now you can build. Through building, you can increase your victory points, expand your road network, improve your resource production, and/or buy useful development cards. To build, you must pay specific combinations of resource cards (see the Building Costs Card). Take the appropriate number of roads, settlements, and/or cities from your supply and give them to them banker. Keep development cards hidden in your inventory.

	You cannot build more pieces than what is available in your pool - a maximum of 5 settlements, 4 cities, and 15 roads.		You cannot build more pieces than what is available in your pool - a maximum of 5 settlements, 4 cities, and 15 roads.
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	'''Requires: Brick & Lumber'''		'''Requires: Brick & Lumber'''

	A new road must always connect to 1 of your existing roads, settlements, or cities. Only 1 road can be built on any given path. The first player to build a continuous road (not counting forks) of at least 5 road segments receives the special card "Longest Road." If another player succeeds in building a longer road than the one created by the current owner of the "Longest Road" card, they immediately take the special card (and its 2 victory point).		A new road must always connect to 1 of your existing roads, settlements, or cities. Only 1 road can be built on any given path. The first player to build a continuous road (not counting forks) of at least 5 road segments receives the special card "Longest Road." If another player succeeds in building a longer road than the one created by the current owner of the "Longest Road" card, they immediately take the special card (and its 2 victory point). If there is a tie for "Longest Road", the card is returned to the banker and any VP points gained by the award are lost until one player has the longest road.

	==== b) Settlement (Requires: Brick, Lumber, Wool, & Grain) ====		==== b) Settlement (Requires: Brick, Lumber, Wool, & Grain) ====
	Take special note of the "Distance Rule": you may only build a settlement at an intersection if all 3 of the adjacent intersections are vacant (i.e., none are occupied by any settlements or cities-even yours).		Take special note of the "Distance Rule": you may only build a settlement at an intersection if all 3 of the adjacent intersections are vacant (i.e., none are occupied by any settlements or cities-even yours). Another way to think about it is there must be at least two available road spaces between any settlement or city.

	Each of your settlements must connect to at least I of your own roads. Regardless of whose turn it is (i.e., during any production phase), when a terrain hex produces resources, you receive I resource card for each settlement you have adjacent to that terrain hex. Each settlement is worth 1 victory point.		Each of your settlements must connect to at least 1 of your own roads. Regardless of whose turn it is (i.e., during any production phase), when a terrain hex produces resources, you receive 1 resource card for each settlement you have adjacent to that terrain hex. Each settlement is worth 1 victory point.

	==== c) City (Requires: 3 Ore & 2 Grain) ====		==== c) City (Requires: 3 Ore & 2 Grain) ====
	You may only establish a city by upgrading one of your settlements. When you upgrade a settlement to a city, put the settlement (house) piece ~~hack~~ in your supply and replace it with a city piece.		You may only establish a city by upgrading one of your settlements. When you upgrade a settlement to a city, put the settlement (house) piece back in your supply and replace it with a city piece.

	Cities produce twice as many resources as settlements. You acquire 2 resource cards for an adjacent terrain hex that produces resources. Each city is worth 2 victory points.		Cities produce twice as many resources as settlements. You acquire 2 resource cards for an adjacent terrain hex that produces resources. Each city is worth 2 victory points.

	==== d) Buying a Development Card (Requires: Ore, Wool, & Grain) ====		==== d) Buying a Development Card (Requires: Ore, Wool, & Grain) ====
	When you buy a development card, ~~draw~~ the ~~top~~ card ~~from the deck~~. There are 3 different kinds of these cards: knight, progress, and victory point. Each has a different effect ([[Catan#b) Playing Development Cards\|see 4.b., below]]).		When you buy a development card, give the resource requirements to the banker and then click the right button near the dice to dispense a card. There are 3 different kinds of these cards: knight, progress, and victory point. Each has a different effect ([[Catan#b) Playing Development Cards\|see 4.b., below]]).

	Development cards never go back into the supply, and you cannot buy development cards if the supply is empty. Keep your development cards hidden (in your inventory) until you use them, so your opponents can't anticipate your play.		Development cards never go back into the supply, and you cannot buy development cards if the supply is empty. Keep your development cards hidden (in your inventory) until you use them, so your opponents can't anticipate your play.
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	Then you must move the robber. Proceed as follows:		Then you must move the robber. Proceed as follows:

	# You must move the robber immediately to the number token of any other terrain hex or to the desert hex.		# You must move the robber immediately to the number token of any other terrain hex or to the desert hex. Perform this action by right-clicking on the number on top of the hex you wish to move it to.
	# Then you steal 1 (random) resource card from an opponent who has a settlement or city adjacent to the target terrain hex. The banker will facilitate this by choosing a random resource card from the target player's inventory. If the target hex is adjacent to 2 or more players' settlements or cities, you choose which one you want to steal from.		# Then you steal 1 (random) resource card from an opponent who has a settlement or city adjacent to the target terrain hex. The banker will facilitate this by choosing a random resource card from the target player's inventory. If the target hex is adjacent to 2 or more players' settlements or cities, you choose which one you want to steal from.

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	If you play a knight card, you must immediately move the robber. See "[[Catan#a) Rolling a "7" and Activating the Robber\|Rolling a '7' and Activating the Robber]]" above and follow steps 1 and 2.		If you play a knight card, you must immediately move the robber. See "[[Catan#a) Rolling a "7" and Activating the Robber\|Rolling a '7' and Activating the Robber]]" above and follow steps 1 and 2.

	Once played, knight cards remain face up in front of you. The first player to have 3 knight cards in front of themself receives the special card "Largest Army," which is worth 2 victory points. If another player has more knight cards in front of them than the current holder of the Largest Army card, they immediately take the special card and it's 2 victory points.		Once played, knight cards remain face up in front of you. The first player to have 3 knight cards in front of themself receives the special card "Largest Army," which is worth 2 victory points. If another player has more knight cards in front of them than the current holder of the Largest Army card, they immediately take the special card and it's 2 victory points. If there is a tie for "Largest Army", the card is returned to the banker and any VP points gained by the award are lost until one player has the largest army.

	===== Progress Cards (Green Name) =====		===== Progress Cards (Green Name) =====
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	== Strategy ==		== Strategy ==
	In Catan, a winning strategy typically involves balancing early expansion with late-game development, prioritizing resource diversity, and strategically using development cards. Focusing on building a variety of resources, including wheat and ore, early on allows for faster city upgrades and a strong economic base. Additionally, strategically placing settlements and roads to access valuable resources and ports can lead to a significant advantage.		In Catan, a winning strategy typically involves balancing early expansion with late-game development, prioritizing resource diversity, and strategically using development cards. Focusing on building a variety of resources, including wheat and ore, early on allows for faster city upgrades and a strong economic base. Additionally, strategically placing settlements and roads to access valuable resources and ports can lead to a significant advantage. That said, try not to get too caught up in the strategy - the main goal is just to have fun!

	=== Early Game ===		=== Early Game ===