Catan Rules Guide

Free interactive guides for the base game and every expansion. Pick one to start learning.

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Catan Base Game

🏝️ Catan — Base Game

The complete rules for the original game. Setup, resources, trading, robber, development cards, building costs, winning — plus a searchable Almanac and interactive dice roller.

Beginner Friendly 3–4 Players 10 VP to Win
Read the Base Game Guide
⚓ Expansions
Catan Seafarers Expansion

⛵ Seafarers

Ships, pirate, gold hexes, fog tiles, and 9 unique scenarios. The simplest expansion — explore new islands across the ocean.

Easy Expansion 3–4 Players 12–14 VP
Read the Seafarers Guide
🎲 Tools
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🎲 Map Randomizer

Generate balanced Catan boards instantly. Supports 3-4 and 5-6 player layouts with toggleable balance rules — no adjacent 6/8, terrain clustering, and more.

Interactive Tool 4 & 6 Player
Open the Randomizer