
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,126
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Catan: Dawn of Humankind
- 3–4 players
- 90–120 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2022

Rules assistance for Catan: Seafarers Scenario – Legend of the Sea Robbers
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Catan: Seafarers Scenario – Legend of the Sea Robbers is an expansion for Catan released in 2017 for 3–4 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Klaus Teuber and Benjamin Teuber and its main mechanics are Trading, Dice Rolling, and Hexagon Grid.
Catan: Seafarers Scenario – Legend of the Sea Robbers includes four new linked scenarios that tell the "Legend of the Sea Robber" to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Catan: Seafarers. Each scenario can be played individually, with players trying to win the game as usual by collecting ten victory points, but players can also record their scores at the end of each scenario, with effects of one game affecting the next. Catan: Seafarers Scenario – Legend of the Sea Robbers requires both the Catan base game and the Catan: Seafarers expansion.
Catan: Seafarers Scenario – Legend of the Sea Robbers 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: Seafarers Scenario – Legend of the Sea Robbers is 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 Catan: Seafarers Scenario – Legend of the Sea Robbers 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: Seafarers Scenario – Legend of the Sea Robbers has a complexity rating of 2.2 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: Seafarers Scenario – Legend of the Sea Robbers belongs to these categories: Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Trading, Dice Rolling, and Hexagon Grid. 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: Seafarers Scenario – Legend of the Sea Robbers 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 Catan: Seafarers Scenario – Legend of the Sea Robbers as an expansion for Catan. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Catan to use it. Check that your edition of Catan is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.