
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,110
- BGG rating
- 6.6
The Settlers of the Stone Age
- 3–4 players
- 90–120 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2002

Rules assistance for Die Siedler von Catan: Historische Szenarien
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Die Siedler von Catan: Historische Szenarien is an expansion for Catan released in 1998 for 3–4 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Klaus Teuber and its main mechanics are Trading and Network and Route Building.
This is an expansion for Die Siedler von Catan (The Settlers of Catan). There are two scenarios that are included, Cheops and Alexander the Great. The first recreates the building of the pyramids ala Settlers, and the second follows the imperial expansion of Alexander the Great. Mayfair Games imported the German version in limited numbers, adding a version of the rules translated into English. The imported first edition is Mayfair SKU #587. Belongs to the Catan Series.
Die Siedler von Catan: Historische Szenarien 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 Die Siedler von Catan: Historische Szenarien 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 Die Siedler von Catan: Historische Szenarien 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.
Die Siedler von Catan: Historische Szenarien 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.
Die Siedler von Catan: Historische Szenarien belongs to these categories: Ancient, Negotiation, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Trading and Network and Route Building. 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 Die Siedler von Catan: Historische Szenarien 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 Die Siedler von Catan: Historische Szenarien 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.