
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,197
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Rivals for Catan
- 2 players
- 45–60 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2010

Rules assistance for Die Siedler von Catan: Kartenspiel – Kämpfer & Kaufleute
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Die Siedler von Catan: Kartenspiel – Kämpfer & Kaufleute is an expansion for Catan Card Game released in 2003 for 2 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Klaus Teuber and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
This is one of the "Themen-Sets" for the Catan Card Game. It contains the following expansions: - Politik & Intrige - Ritter & Händler - Barbaren & Handelsherren Players each build a city out of cards. A die is rolled, and they receive resources based on the cards in their own city. Settlements and towns are built for victory points, as well as other cards that give varying abilities.
Die Siedler von Catan: Kartenspiel – Kämpfer & Kaufleute supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Die Siedler von Catan: Kartenspiel – Kämpfer & Kaufleute 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: Kartenspiel – Kämpfer & Kaufleute 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: Kartenspiel – Kämpfer & Kaufleute 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: Kartenspiel – Kämpfer & Kaufleute belongs to these categories: Card Game and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. 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: Kartenspiel – Kämpfer & Kaufleute 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: Kartenspiel – Kämpfer & Kaufleute as an expansion for Catan Card Game. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Catan Card Game to use it. Check that your edition of Catan Card Game is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.