
- BGG rank
- BGG #16,282
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Catan Junior Madagascar
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 2012

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Catan Dice Game "Extra" is an expansion for Catan Dice Game released in 2008 for 1–4 players and 30 minutes per game. It was designed by Klaus Teuber and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Paper-and-Pencil.
Another variant for the original Catan Dice Game, this one is played with all players on one map. Some rule variation is also involved, since you start with a street and you can build castles along the way which helps left behind players to keep up. Was published in the "Catan News 2008" for the Essen game fair 2008. NOT to be confused with the "Catan Dice Game Deluxe Edition" which is a repackaging of "Catan Dice Game" and "Catan Dice Game Plus" with some extras(like a dice cup)!
Catan Dice Game "Extra" supports 1–4 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 Catan Dice Game "Extra" is 30 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.
Catan Dice Game "Extra" has a complexity rating of 1.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Catan Dice Game "Extra" belongs to these categories: Print & Play, Dice, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Paper-and-Pencil. 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 Catan Dice Game "Extra" are: Klaus 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 Catan Dice Game "Extra" as an expansion for Catan Dice Game. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Catan Dice Game to use it. Check that your edition of Catan Dice Game is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.