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Catan Geographies: Germany
2008
Rules assistance for Catan Geographies: Germany
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- 3–4 players
- 60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.4/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Catan Geographies: Germany
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Catan Geographies: Germany is a board game released in 2008 for 3–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Klaus Teuber and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Trading, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
Germany was founded in 1949 and reunited in 1989. Therefore, the year 2009 will be Germany's 60th birthday and the 20th Anniversary of the Reunion. Klaus Teuber and the Kosmos Verlag wanted to do something special for this event and will bring out this gorgeous version of their Catan game. It will feature a map of Germany, designed by Michale Menzel, and some slightly simplified rules. You will be able to build city landmarks as for example the 'Brandenburger Tor' or the 'Dresdner Dom' in one of the 12 possible cities. All these landmarks will be in the box as plastic miniatures of significant detail. In short: A must have for all German Catanien and a good addition to the collection of every other wood-for-sheep-enthusiast. On the box: Discover and settle germany! Explore and settle the storied land of Germany using the elegant, award-winning game design from The Settlers of Catan. Here, you will find great social interaction, simple rules, beautiful German geography, rich history and lore, and 12 wonderfully-sculpted landmarks. Catan Geographies: Germany is a game about trade, building, and settlement. Start with town halls in 3 cities. Then build roads to neighboring cities, where you can purchase landmarks and new town halls. Town halls create resource production, while the unique landmarks generate special awards. Both yield victory points - as do the Longest Road, Largest Army, and historically-based victory point cards. So, have fun with friends or family while casually discovering the novel geography and history of Germany.
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- KOSMOS
- Mayfair Games
Questions and answers
Catan Geographies: Germany supports 3–4 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 Geographies: Germany is 60 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 Catan Geographies: Germany for ages 10 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.
Catan Geographies: Germany has a complexity rating of 2.4 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.
Catan Geographies: Germany belongs to these categories: Negotiation. 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 Catan Geographies: Germany 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 Geographies: Germany as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.