CATAN | Rivals Deluxe | Board Game | Ages 10+ | 2 Players | 45-120 Minutes Playing Time

CATAN Rivals Deluxe is a fantastic card game that offers an exciting twist on the classic Catan board game. Whether you're a seasoned Catan player or new to the series, this game provides a fresh, engaging experience full of strategy and fun. The CATAN Rivals Deluxe edition comes beautifully packaged, with high-quality cards and components that feel durable and well-made. The design is sleek and modern, with an easy-to-follow setup that gets you into the game quickly. The rules are clear, and it’s evident that a lot of care went into making the game accessible while still maintaining the strategic depth that Catan is known for. In CATAN Rivals Deluxe, you build settlements, cities, and roads while managing resources and competing for control of the island. The card-based format works really well for a two-player experience and has the same exciting elements of trading, expanding, and developing that make Catan so beloved. What sets this edition apart is the ability to play in a head-to-head format, making it faster and more intense than the traditional board game. The deluxe edition includes additional expansion packs and features, adding more variety and replayability. It’s easy to adjust the difficulty, and the game offers a good balance of strategy, luck, and decision-making, ensuring that no two games feel the same. Pros: Great for two players, offering a deep and strategic experience. High-quality components and well-designed cards. Quick to set up and play, making it ideal for shorter game sessions. Offers plenty of replay value with expansion packs and customization options. Perfect for fans of Catan or those looking for a competitive, engaging card game. Cons: Best played with two players—while it can be played with more, it’s not as dynamic as the full Catan board game with a larger group. New players might need some time to get used to the rules and strategy, but once you’re familiar with it, the gameplay becomes smoother. The CATAN Rivals Deluxe edition is well worth the price, especially for fans of Catan looking for a card game version of the classic. The added expansions and customization options ensure that you’ll get plenty of enjoyment and long-term value out of the game. This game is perfect for two players who enjoy strategic card games and want a more portable, faster-paced version of Catan. It’s also a great choice for couples, friends, or anyone who loves the Catan series and wants to experience the game in a new format. Overall, I highly recommend CATAN Rivals Deluxe to anyone who enjoys strategic card games. It’s engaging, fun, and offers hours of entertainment. A must-have for Catan fans looking for a new challenge!

I bought this game over 1 year ago and we have played with is extensively. There are not many good two person board games but this is one of them. The game is different every time and the game is not over in the first few moves which many games are. We removed one charater from the set of cards to stop it being one sided. That card being Gavin the Polyglot.

Purchased this game after enjoying the original Settlers of Catan. It is a really fun game and easy to get to grips with. Once you’ve played a game or two you will have the hang of it. Everything in the box is high quality and includes multiple expansion card sets which changes the way the game plays keeping it interesting and letting you loftily how you play. Great value for money and we have already had a lot of games with this not long after purchase. I would recommend this even if you haven’t played Settlers of Catan, while the theme is similar and there are similarities to the mechanics, it is an interesting and fun game in its own right. I would recommend getting some card sleeves for the included cards to protect them during play. We use the Gamegenic Blue Matte Sleeves (73mm x 73mm), they fit great and make it easy to move the cards.

Our family favourite

A great game, but does require a LOT of table space so not for camping or the like, maybe. Many levels of complexity possible. Fiendish to work out to begin with but you soon get up to speed. Loved the ability to make your own character cards on the Catan website too.

Fun game - good for couples

At first this game can seem quite daunting if you are not used to this genre of board games. But this game is excellently designed to guide you through your first game which helps enormously. Once you are familiar with the rules and start delving into the themes, the game really starts to come into its own and it's true brilliance is revealed. A really engaging well thought out game, with real depth and elements of competition and sheer frustration, well worth every penny.

Waited ages for stock but the fun was worth the wait. I prefer it to the other version!

Super fun game that’s relatively easy to learn. Takes everything you love about Catan and makes it viable for two players. Very easy to travel with, but it does take a decent amount of space to actually play.

My son and I really enjoyed playing this modified version of Catan. The game principles are similar, easy to pick-up and includes expansions to work your way up.

Great way to pass the time with your wife/partner while on COVID-19 lockdown. Good length of play, around 1 hour. Each game plays out differently with the included theme card sets. Game play is mostly non-combative resulting in less arguments if your other half is passionately competitive ;)

Excelente juego de mesa

Está super padre! Mi esposo es fan del juego tradicional y este es un plus para poder jugar juntos cuando no hay tanta gente!