- BGG rating
- 7.0
Rules assistance for Starfarers of Catan: 5-6 Player Expansion
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 5–6 players
- 90–120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.6/5
Rules assistant for Starfarers of Catan: 5-6 Player Expansion
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Starfarers of Catan: 5-6 Player Expansion is an expansion for The Starfarers of Catan released in 2001 for 5–6 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Klaus Teuber and its main mechanics are Trading.
About the game
This expansion contains everything you need to include two additional players in The Starfarers of Catan, the exciting, fast moving, science fiction game. Here you'll find 2 mother ships, 2 sets of playing pieces, additional cards, 2 reusable gameboard overlays, and a new alien race ripe for encounter. Now you can play one of five or six Starfarers commissioned to explore the galaxy, build new colonies, and expand commercial ties with the various races of the Galactic Council. Accept the challenge! Careful diplomacy, clever trade, a firm stance against pirates, and the bold colonization of distant planetary systems will win you the support of humanity and the other races of the galaxy and make you the Council's Galactic Ambassador! Expands: The Starfarers of Catan Belongs to the Catan Series.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- KOSMOS
- Mayfair Games
Questions and answers
Starfarers of Catan: 5-6 Player Expansion supports 5–6 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 Starfarers of Catan: 5-6 Player Expansion is 90–120 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 Starfarers of Catan: 5-6 Player Expansion for ages 12 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.
Starfarers of Catan: 5-6 Player Expansion has a complexity rating of 2.6 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.
Starfarers of Catan: 5-6 Player Expansion belongs to these categories: Exploration, Negotiation, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Trading. 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 Starfarers of Catan: 5-6 Player Expansion 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 Starfarers of Catan: 5-6 Player Expansion as an expansion for The Starfarers of Catan. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need The Starfarers of Catan to use it. Check that your edition of The Starfarers of Catan is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.