Age: 12+
Time: 60 min
Players: 2-4
Published: 2025

Traders & Barbarians (6th Ed) is an expansion and requires the base game Catan (6th Ed) to play.

Return to the island of Catan with new adventures and ways to play! You huddle closer to the warmth of the crackling flames while you wait for the merchant to begin his speech. He carries news from  across the island including his adventures, discoveries, and updates from the other cities. All of this will be invaluable information as the city begins to plan its expansion into the unknown territories beyond the river and fight back against the ongoing threat of barbarians. In this expansion you’ll find a full campaign, new ways to play with a variety of scenarios, and rules for a two-player game.

• EXPLORE NEW ADVENTURES: Return to Catan with a full campaign, unique scenarios, and new challenges that expand the classic gameplay.
• BUILD, TRADE & DEFEND: Plan your city’s expansion into unknown territories, manage trade routes, and defend against the ongoing threat of barbarians.
• NEW WAYS TO PLAY: Includes rules for a two-player game, offering a fresh and dynamic CATAN experience perfect for smaller groups.
• VARIED SCENARIOS: Discover exciting options like river crossings, merchant caravans, and barbarian battles, providing endless replayability.
• REQUIRES BASE GAME: This is an expansion and requires the CATAN 6th Edition base game to play. Designed for 3-4 players, ages 12 and up.

- description by Catan, distributor