--- product_id: 14182848 title: "CATAN Original" brand: "catan" price: "AED 330" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/14182848-catan-original store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # 19 unique hex terrain tiles for endless variety Dynamic dice-driven gameplay 60 wooden roads for strategic expansion CATAN Original **Brand:** catan **Price:** AED 330 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌟 Claim your spot on Catan — where strategy meets social thrill! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** CATAN Original by catan - **How much does it cost?** AED 330 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/14182848-catan-original) ## 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 - • **Build Your Path to Victory:** Construct roads, settlements, and cities to earn crucial victory points and dominate the island. - • **Master the Art of Resource Trading:** Strategically gather and trade ore, brick, lumber, grain, and wool to outsmart your rivals and build your empire. - • **Endless Replayability with Every Game:** Randomized hex tiles and harbors create a fresh, unpredictable board every time you play. - • **Celebrate 25 Years of Timeless Strategy:** Join millions worldwide in the classic, award-winning game that defined modern board gaming. - • **Engage in Social Strategy & Negotiation:** Constant player interaction keeps the game lively, making every session a dynamic social experience. ## Overview CATAN 5th Edition is the iconic strategy board game celebrating 25 years of immersive gameplay. Featuring 19 hexagonal terrain tiles, 60 wooden roads, and dynamic dice mechanics, it challenges 3-4 players to trade, build, and negotiate their way to victory on a uniquely randomized island. With simple rules and deep strategy, CATAN offers 1-2 hours of engaging, social fun that has earned global acclaim and a devoted fanbase. ## Description Your adventurous settlers seek to tame the remote but rich isle of Catan. Start by revealing Catan's many harbors and regions: pastures, fields, mountains, hills, forests, and desert. The random mix creates a different board virtually every game. Guide your settlers to victory by clever trading and cunning development. Use resource combinations- grain, wool, ore, brick, and lumber-to buy handy development cards and build roads, settlements, and cities. Acquire your resources through trades,cards, or lucky dice (even outside your turn). But beware! Someone might cut off your road or buy a monopoly. And you never know when the wily robber might steal some of your precious gains! Catan((aka The Settlers of Catan) has been awarded with "Game of the Year," "Hall of Fame," and even "Game of the Century" honors in Germany, the United States, and a host of other countries worldwide. An international favorite, it's been called the "Perfect Social Game." Catan contains: 19 unique hexagonal terrain tile, 6 coastal frame pieces, 9 extra harbor pieces, 20 wooden settlements, 16 wooden cities, 60 wooden roads, 95 resource cards, 25 development cards, 4 building costs cards, 2 special bonus cards, 18 number tokens, 2 six-sided dice, 1 wooden robber pawn, simple rules & almanac. Review: Fantastic family game, but delivery was an issue - The package for this order was unfortunately never delivered, which was frustrating. That said, I am reviewing the game itself because we already own multiple copies and play it regularly as a family. Ease of learning: The rules are straightforward once you play a round or two. New players usually understand the basics quickly, and after one game everyone feels comfortable. Pacing and speed: A typical game lasts about 1 to 2 hours depending on the number of players. The pacing is great for family night, long enough to feel strategic but not so long that it becomes exhausting. Fun to play: This is where Catan really shines. Trading, building, and negotiating keeps everyone engaged. There is constant interaction, which makes it much more exciting than games where players just take turns quietly. Art quality and color: The board design and artwork are clean and classic. The colors are distinct and easy to follow during gameplay, which helps keep everything organized. Overall, delivery aside, Catan is one of our favorite family games. We own multiple copies and it consistently delivers a great 1 to 2 hour family experience filled with strategy, conversation, and fun competition. Review: Very engaging and good for families - Great family game for older kids older than 12. It is easy to learn but the game play can be different each time. We are obsessed with this game and love all the additions available to keep the entertainment going. It has definitely helped my kids gave insight to what is a good strategy and the risks. ## Features - EXPLORE CATAN: Set sail to the uncharted island of Catan and compete with other settlers to establish supremacy. - RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: Strategically gather and trade resources like ore, brick, lumber, grain, and wool to expand your settlements. - BUILD AND UPGRADE: Use your resources to build roads, settlements, and cities to earn victory points. - DYNAMIC GAMEPLAY: Roll the dice to collect resources based on terrain hexes, and employ clever tactics to outmaneuver your opponents. - CLASSIC GAME: Celebrate the 25th anniversary of CATAN, a timeless strategy board game loved by players worldwide. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00U26V4VQ | | Age Range Description | All | | Are Batteries Required | No | | Best Sellers Rank | #417 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #9 in Board Games (Toys & Games) | | Brand Name | CATAN | | CPSIA Cautionary Statement | Choking Hazard - Small Parts, No Warning Applicable | | Color | Multicolor | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (39,441) | | Edition | Standard Edition | | Educational Objective | playing | | Estimated Playing Time | 1 Hours | | Genre | Strategy | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00029877030712 | | Included Components | 95 Resource Cards, 25 Development Cards, 16 Wooden Cities tokens, 20 Wooden Settlements, 60 Wooden Roads, 4 "Building Costs" cardboard reference tiles, 2 Special cardboard tiles: "Longest Road" & "Largest Army", 19 Terrain Hexes (Tiles), 6 Sea Frame Pieces, 9 Harbor Pieces, 18 Circular Number Tokens (Chits), 2 Dice (1 Yellow, 1 Red), 1 Robber, 1 Games Rules & Almanac Booklet | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions | 11.8 x 9.5 x 3.3 inches | | Item Dimensions L x W | 11.63"L x 9.5"W | | Item Part Number | MFG3071 | | Item Type Name | Board Game | | Item Weight | 907 Grams | | Language | English, English | | Manufacturer | Asmodee | | Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1500 | | Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 120.0 | | Manufacturer Part Number | CN3071 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | Lifetime Warranty Against Manufacturer'S Defects | | Material Type | Cardboard | | Minimum Age Recomendation | 120 | | Model Number | CN3071 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Players | 3-4 | | Operation Mode | Manual | | Rulebook Availability | Printed Included | | Set Name | CATAN | | Size | One Size | | Subject Character | Catan | | Theme | Strategy | | UPC | 029877030712 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Images ![CATAN Original - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81zZW70yiYL.jpg) ![CATAN Original - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91WyDNH6ZDL.jpg) ![CATAN Original - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81SkwdTQypL.jpg) ![CATAN Original - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/916rkTg6h0L.jpg) ![CATAN Original - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81tqU4Hr-fL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is this version different from Settlers of Catan? Is it an appropriate starter game?** A: Great family game, but very difficult to get started & figure out if no one has played before. We had a 13 & 15 yr old & 2 adults & struggled for a few turns till we got the knack of things. Took about 3 hours to play. Quite fun tho! Buying one for my sister's family now. Hope that helps. **Q: On a different site it says you can play with 2 players here its says 3 which is it?** A: My husband and I play all the time. We don't use the "robber" but, if you roll a 7, you DO get to take one of the other's cards. The game takes a bit longer and you should always make one of your first choices a "3 for 1" trade port or you could be stuck without moves for a long time. We have learned to place our original settlements where we can collect the necessary cards to build roads AND future settlements. We didn't play for over a year because we couldn't find anyone else to play. We love the game and finally gave it a go on our own. You have to adjust your strategy and it's a far different game than it is with 3 or 4 players but it's still lots of fun. We love it! **Q: What were the earlier editions of Catan like that they had to make more editions? Is the 5th a big improvement? How?** A: Of note, the sea 'tiles' in the newer versions link together to hold the board in place. In the older editions the sea was made up of hex tiles just like the land making for a more fragile play area. I learned this because newer expansions require the newer versions of the sea tiles to work correctly, so early edition game owners need to repurchase to use them. **Q: The contents listed above for 5th edition state that there are 16 road pieces. The 4th edition lists 60. I assume this is an error?** A: We do not have this in stock right now, so I cannot check it, but since this is not a listing that we created, I am guessing that it is an error. Barbara J., Customer Service Mgr., The Lake Arrowhead Company ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic family game, but delivery was an issue *by H***R on February 16, 2026* The package for this order was unfortunately never delivered, which was frustrating. That said, I am reviewing the game itself because we already own multiple copies and play it regularly as a family. Ease of learning: The rules are straightforward once you play a round or two. New players usually understand the basics quickly, and after one game everyone feels comfortable. Pacing and speed: A typical game lasts about 1 to 2 hours depending on the number of players. The pacing is great for family night, long enough to feel strategic but not so long that it becomes exhausting. Fun to play: This is where Catan really shines. Trading, building, and negotiating keeps everyone engaged. There is constant interaction, which makes it much more exciting than games where players just take turns quietly. Art quality and color: The board design and artwork are clean and classic. The colors are distinct and easy to follow during gameplay, which helps keep everything organized. Overall, delivery aside, Catan is one of our favorite family games. We own multiple copies and it consistently delivers a great 1 to 2 hour family experience filled with strategy, conversation, and fun competition. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very engaging and good for families *by M***Y on March 9, 2026* Great family game for older kids older than 12. It is easy to learn but the game play can be different each time. We are obsessed with this game and love all the additions available to keep the entertainment going. It has definitely helped my kids gave insight to what is a good strategy and the risks. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun Best Quality Game *by A***A on April 10, 2026* Great quality game that gives pleasure to players of different ages. At 63 I am playing the game weekly with my son who makes it interesting enough for someone like me who is less interested in games and likes more reading. Engaging an not too complicated.❤️ ## Frequently Bought Together - CATAN Board Game - Embark on a Journey of Discovery and Trade! Civilization Building Strategy Game, Family Game for Kids & Adults, Ages 10+, 3-4 Players, 60-90 Minute Playtime, Made by CATAN Studio - CATAN Board Game Extension Allowing a Total of 5 to 6 Players for The CATAN Board Game | Family Board Game | Board Game for Adults and Family | Adventure Board Game | Made by Catan Studio - CATAN Seafarers Board Game Expansion - Explore, Settle, and Conquer New Isles! 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