Develop a growing principality in Rivals for CATAN, a standalone card game created specifically for two players. Harvest resources from six regions, then construct roads, settlements, cities, buildings and trade ships to increase the prosperity of your territory.

Each player builds their principality directly with cards. Region cards are rotated to track stored resources, while heroes, buildings and ships compete for trade and strength advantages that provide additional victory points.

Begin with the shorter First Catanians introductory game before adding the Era of Gold, Era of Turmoil and Era of Progress theme sets. Once familiar with all three sets, combine selected cards in the longer Duel of the Princes format.

• Cards form your principality: Roads, settlements, cities and six resource regions are arranged in front of each player rather than placed on a shared map
• Rotating regions track resources: Turn each region card to show how much lumber, brick, grain, wool, ore or gold it currently stores
• Strength and trade provide points: Heroes, buildings and trade ships compete for two advantages that can shift between players during the game
• Three theme sets change the conflict: Era of Gold strengthens trade, Era of Turmoil introduces hostile characters and Era of Progress rewards development
• Gradual learning structure: The introductory game uses only the Basic Set before later formats add more cards and mechanics
• Multiple game lengths: Play a 30 minute introductory game, a 45 to 60 minute theme game or the 60 to 75 minute Duel of the Princes

Includes:

• 94 Basic Set Cards
• 27 Era of Gold Cards
• 28 Era of Turmoil Cards
• 31 Era of Progress Cards
• Hero Token
• Trade Token
• Production Die
• Event Die
• Rulebook

Specifications:

• Manufacturer: CATAN Studio
• Category: Card Game
• Subcategory: Two Player Resource Management and Tableau Building Game
• Players: 2
• Age: 10+
• Play Time: 30-75 Minutes