Catan – Baden-Württemberg Edition

Objective of the Game:
The goal of the game in the Catan – Baden-Württemberg Edition is to be the first player to achieve a certain number of victory points. These points are obtained through the construction of settlements, cities, and by holding certain development cards.

Game Components

• Game Board: The game board depicts the map of Baden-Württemberg with various regions.
• Roads, Settlements, and Cities: Each player starts with a certain number and can build more during the game.
• Resource Cards: These represent resources like clay, wood, ore, wheat, and sheep needed for building.
• Development Cards: These can provide special abilities or victory points.
• Dice: Two six-sided dice determine resource production from land tiles.
• Robber Pieces: The robber can be used to block opponents' resources.

Gameplay

1. Setup:
2. Each player chooses their color and takes the corresponding game pieces.

3. Players take turns placing two settlements and two roads on the board, considering strategic placement based on surrounding resource tiles.

4. Gameplay Rounds: Each round consists of several phases:

5. Resource Production: All players collect resources based on dice rolls and the location of their settlements.
6. Trade: Players may trade among themselves to gather necessary resources for building.
7. Building and Development: Players can build roads, settlements, and cities, or buy development cards.

8. Moving the Robber: Rolling a "7" allows moving the robber to block a resource tile.

9. End of Game: The game ends when a player reaches the agreed number of victory points (typically 10). This player is declared the winner.

Strategies and Tips

• Initial Settlement Placement: Seek a balanced distribution of resources and pay attention to the probability numbers on adjacent hexes.
• Flexibility: Be ready to trade and adapt your strategy according to the game's progress and other players' actions.
• Development Cards: These can be a useful addition to your strategy, especially if you collect "knight cards" or gain an unexpected point with a "victory point card."
• Robber Control: Use the opportunity to strategically place the robber to weaken opponents while strengthening yourself.

The Baden-Württemberg Edition offers a regional twist to the classic Catan game, providing additional fun through historical and geographical context.