Settlers of Catan Seafarers Game Expansion Review
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We bought this and a Wii set up for my husband’s birthday (though the Wii was more for our teenage boys!). We’ve played the Wii a few times and really like it. If we take out Settlers, all four of us are at the kitchen table in a heartbeat!
Settler’s is a wonderful engaging game and we love this addition, too, as it gives virtually endless possibilities for games (although there were endless possibilities with the original game, too). Even if you were to set up the same board each time, each person’s strategy can change, plus the random roll of the die, creating new games each time. I love that there are different maps to choose from. My boys on enjoy choosing which scenario and setting up the board (this takes about 5 to 8 minutes or so – well worth it!).
In this expansion, you can sail to new islands (using the ships) and discover gold (which allows you to choose any resource) and set the pirate on anyone to halt their plans. Since we added this expansion we have not gone back to the original game, though I think we would still enjoy it.
I rated this game a 5 for educational value as there is so much thinking, planning, good strategy – there is pleanty of learning going on! It’s a 2 for durability as I do not see how the cardboard pieces, especially the outer frame, will hold up well over time. Maybe that’s the beauty of it – it will still work, just will look well-loved.
Note: Start with The Settlers of Catan. You must have this before you add the Seafarers expansion.
We added the SETTLERS OF CATAN: THE FISHERMEN OF CATAN to our collection, too – a great addition. Keep in mind that you need the main game, the one I am reviewing here, in order to you Fishermen expansion.
If you do end up enjoying Settlers as a whole, consider adding Carcassonne to your game collection, too. It’s different, yet still strategic and doesn’t take as much time to set up.
Take the time to absorb the instructions of both games. They can seem daunting but it is well worth the time.
More on Fishermen of Catan:
My 14-year-old thinks this is cool – he always makes sure he places his settlements where he can get fish. We’ve found that the fish can keep the game moving, especially on turns where no one has anything to trade. We put the fish in a small cup and then draw them out when needed.
As far as value, it escapes me why this is not part of the main game? The clever game creators have found a way to eek a bit more out of your wallet. That said, we love the Fishermen addition and no longer play the game without it.
Feature
- Full Color Rules Book
- New Graphics!!
- New Card Art!!
- New Packaging & Tiles!!
Overview
In The Seafarers of Catan you control a group of seafaring settlers exploring and taming the uncharted Isles of Catan. Embark on a quest to settle the island, build ships, and chart the nearby waters. Guide your settlers to victory with clever trading, cunning development, and by establishing the most productive sea lanes. Acquire your resources through card play and the luck of the dice. Discover far-off mines and use gold and combinations of resources–grain, wool, ore, brick, and timber — to develop your ever-expanding empire. Of course, the best strategy and a dash of luck decides who will be the undisputed ruler of the Isles of Catan. You need The Settlers of Catan board game to use this expansion, sold separately.
Specifications
It is a great pretend toy and he comes out clean and happy.
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