Settlers of Catan Variants Trivia Quiz

Answer: The Settlers of Catan Card Game

The 'Settlers of Catan Card Game' - later renamed to simply 'Catan Card Game' is a two-player variant on the game that uses many aspects similar to the board game, only without a board. Each player constructs a principality, which can be expanded with more towns and cities, complete with building expansions, military units, and trading fleets.

Seven expansions have been created so far to add variety to the base game: Knights and Merchants; Science and Progress; Wizards and Dragons; Barbarians and Traders; Politics and Intrigue; Trade and Change; Gold and Pirates; and Artisans and Benefactors.

Answer: Alexander and Cheops

'Historical Scenarios I: Alexander and Cheops' (1998) allowed for two different scenarios, as its title suggests. You could conquer as Alexander, or build the pyramids as Cheops.

'Historical Scenarios II: Troy and the Great Wall' (2001) offered the same dichotomy of scenario choices. You could recreate the battle against Troy, or build the Great Wall of China.

The other two options given were figments of my imagination.

Answer: The Druids of Catan

'The Waters of Life' (1997) was produced for and distributed by the Scottish Distillery Glen Gant. It is set in the Scottish Highlands, and uses stills and distilleries in place of settlements and cities, and the English in place of the Robber.

'The Settlers of Canaan' (2002) is done in an Old Testament theme, where you can choose to be one of four of the 12 Tribes of Israel. It was released by Cactus Game Design.

'The Settlers of Zarahemla' (2003) was released by Inspiration Games, and it follows themes from the Book of Mormon.

Answer: Starfarers of Catan

'Starfarers of Catan' is set in the distant future. Instead of building roads, one moves colony ships to plant colonies on new planets, and trade ships to establish trade routes with alien species. A two-player variant of the game has also been published, titled 'Starship Catan.'

Answer: Elasund

In Candamir: The First Settlers, players are individual settlers who must hunt and gather to build their first settlement on the island of Catan.

Elasund: The First City devotes itself to the construction within the city, with consideration given to civic vs church affiliations, real estate pricing, and eminent domain.

Answer: Struggle for Rome

The 'Catan Histories' line didn't actually exist as such until 'Struggle for Rome' was introduced in 2006. 'Settlers of the Stone Age' was retroactively included at that time.

'Struggle for Rome' takes place at the time of the Fall of the Roman Empire. A free printable expansion can be downloaded - 'Struggle for Rome: Terror of the Legions.'

2010 has seen a new name in this line - 'Settlers of America Trails to Rails.'

Answer: Germany

The game was produced to celebrate Germany's 60th anniversary (1949), and the 20th years since reunification (1990). Its basics are similar to the regular Catan game, but here you are settling Germany, and must develop landmarks (12 historical German landmarks) while developing your principality.

It will be interesting to see what other countries Teuber will choose to be part of this series.

Answer: True

The 'Catan Dice Game' has six dice with the five basic Catan resources - lumber, grain, ore, brick & wool), as well as gold. You have to follow a path on the accompanying sheet of paper (with pencil), and can make choices to build settlements or cities, or to purchase knights (which can be used as wild cards to change a die's shown resource).

Answer: The Kids of Catan

The game consists of a turntable board where each player has their own character pulling a wagon. Depending on where the wagon stops, every player can collect one of three different resources. When the wagon is full, the kids can trade the resources in for a building in the town.

There are 12 red-roofed buildings (easily divisible for 2, 3, or 4 players), and the city hall. The first player to build all their buildings, AND the city hall wins.

Answer: 4th

The new edition came with a different border than the 3rd edition, and purchasers of 'Seafarers of Catan' found that combinations of the two editions were problematic. An adapter kit had to be made available to make them compatible.