
- BGG rank
- BGG #15,833
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Catan Connect
- 4–6 players
- 30 min
- 2025

Expansion for A Game of Thrones Catan: Brotherhood of the Watch
Rules assistance for A Game of Thrones: Catan – Brotherhood of the Watch: 5-6 Player Extension
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A Game of Thrones: Catan – Brotherhood of the Watch: 5-6 Player Extension is an expansion for A Game of Thrones Catan: Brotherhood of the Watch released in 2018 for 3–6 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Klaus Teuber and Benjamin Teuber and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Trading, and Dice Rolling.
New heroes rise to face the danger beyond the Wall in A Game of Thrones: Catan – Brotherhood of the Watch – 5-6 Player Extension! The forests of the North conceal many secrets, and the Wildlings have only begun their attack on the Night's Watch. With new allies and enemies, will you be able to defend the Wall and win the title of Lord Commander? —description from the publisher
A Game of Thrones: Catan – Brotherhood of the Watch: 5-6 Player Extension supports 3–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for A Game of Thrones: Catan – Brotherhood of the Watch: 5-6 Player Extension is 60–90 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists A Game of Thrones: Catan – Brotherhood of the Watch: 5-6 Player Extension for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
A Game of Thrones: Catan – Brotherhood of the Watch: 5-6 Player Extension has a complexity rating of 2.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
A Game of Thrones: Catan – Brotherhood of the Watch: 5-6 Player Extension belongs to these categories: Negotiation, Novel-based, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Trading, and Dice Rolling. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of A Game of Thrones: Catan – Brotherhood of the Watch: 5-6 Player Extension are: Klaus Teuber and Benjamin Teuber. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists A Game of Thrones: Catan – Brotherhood of the Watch: 5-6 Player Extension as an expansion for A Game of Thrones Catan: Brotherhood of the Watch. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need A Game of Thrones Catan: Brotherhood of the Watch to use it. Check that your edition of A Game of Thrones Catan: Brotherhood of the Watch is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.