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product_id: 435720671
title: "CATAN Studio CATAN Cities & Knights Board Game EXPANSION | Strategy Game | Adventure Game | Family Game for Adults and Kids | Ages 12+ | 3-4 Players | Average Playtime 90 Minutes | Made by"
brand: "catan"
price: "₪444"
currency: ILS
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reviews_count: 6
category: "Catan"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/435720671-catan-studio-catan-cities-and-knights-board-game-expansion-strategy
store_origin: IL
region: Israel
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# 90 min avg playtime 3-4 players urban strategy Barbarian defense mechanics CATAN Studio CATAN Cities & Knights Board Game EXPANSION | Strategy Game | Adventure Game | Family Game for Adults and Kids | Ages 12+ | 3-4 Players | Average Playtime 90 Minutes | Made by

**Brand:** catan
**Price:** ₪444
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🏰 Elevate your Catan conquest — build, defend, and dominate like never before!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** CATAN Studio CATAN Cities & Knights Board Game EXPANSION | Strategy Game | Adventure Game | Family Game for Adults and Kids | Ages 12+ | 3-4 Players | Average Playtime 90 Minutes | Made by by catan
- **How much does it cost?** ₪444 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.il](https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/435720671-catan-studio-catan-cities-and-knights-board-game-expansion-strategy)

## Best For

- catan enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted catan brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Perfect for Game Night:** Engage 3-4 players aged 12+ in fast-paced, interactive strategy sessions lasting about 90 minutes.
- • **Master the Metropolises:** Build and upgrade three powerful cities immune to barbarians for ultimate dominance.
- • **Dynamic Defense Gameplay:** Collaborate to muster knights and defend Catan from ever-strengthening barbarian invasions.
- • **Strategic Depth Unlocked:** Leverage coin, paper, and cloth commodities to enhance culture, knights, and city improvements.
- • **Expand Your Catan Universe:** Requires base game; seamlessly integrates with other expansions for endless replayability.

## Overview

CATAN Cities & Knights is a strategic expansion for the original CATAN board game, designed for 3-4 players aged 12 and up. It introduces city upgrades, new commodities, and cooperative defense against barbarians, enriching gameplay with deeper strategy and dynamic challenges. With an average playtime of 90 minutes, this expansion requires the CATAN base game and offers endless replayability for family and friends seeking immersive game nights.

## Description

CATAN is the original strategy board game. Get ready for the incredibly fun and adventurous game loved around the world. CATAN is an easy-to-learn board game for family and friends that anyone can play! Since the release of CATAN (at that time still The Settlers of CATAN) in 1995, the game has developed into a modern classic board game that is available worldwide in over 40 languages. To date, over 40 million games have been sold. With numerous extensions and additions, everyone can create their own personal gaming experience and immerse themselves in the world of CATAN. Flourishing trade brings prosperity to CATAN. However, all this wealth also attracts barbarians. The knights of CATAN are needed! These new challenges create a different game in virtually every session, making the perfect board game for adults and kids. No two games are the same! Use the hexes of the CATAN base game to assemble CATAN inside the provided frame. Each of you has just finished building a settlement and a city, when dark clouds gather over the peaceful island of CATAN. Wild barbarians, attracted by the wealth of CATAN, sail toward the island's shores. There is still enough time to prepare for confronting the intruders, though. The strength of the hostile barbarian army always corresponds to the number of cities on CATAN. In order to successfully defend CATAN, the knights of all players combined must be at least as strong as the barbarian army. An adventurous board game ideal for any game night with up to 4 players. To play with 5-6 players, the CATAN base game, base game extension AND the Cities & Knights extension are required. CATAN is loved by families and recommended for kids ages 12 or older. Explore more by combining this other CATAN strategy board games such as CATAN Seafarers and CATAN Traders & Barbarians.

Review: A must have - Perfect game, perfect quality
Review: Love love love this game! Game nights with the fam / friends are a must!! Quality is great! Such a fun game already bought like 3 extensions. Worth the money. Great gift also

## Features

- THIS IS AN EXPANSION TO THE CATAN BOARD GAME: This is NOT a complete game! You will need a CATAN base game in order to play with this expansion.
- PROGRESS, DEVELOP AND DEFEND: In CATAN Cities & Knights, you engage in the defense of Catan and compete to build the three great metropolises of CATAN. Each of these magnificent urban centers is even more valuable than a city. They're also immune to dangerous barbarians.
- STRATEGY BOARD GAME: Add more depth and strategies to your game with this expansion. Invest in city improvements, which you acquire using three commodities of trade - coin, paper and cloth. If you improve your culture, muster your knights and enrich your fine cities, you will be the master of the great realm of CATAN!
- FUN FAMILY GAMES FOR GAME NIGHT: An international favorite, CATAN has been called the "Perfect Social Game". Check out our entire collection of CATAN board games for adults and kids to enjoy on family game night. Enjoy hours of fast-paced, interactive fun!
- NUMBER OF PLAYERS AND AVERAGE PLAYTIME: This fun family game is designed for 3 to 4 players and is suitable for ages 12 and older. Average playtime is approximately 90 minutes.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09XFK45XL |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #30,403 in Toys ( See Top 100 in Toys ) #1,041 in Board Games |
| Color | Various |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (527) |
| Date First Available | 5 May 2022 |
| Educational Objective(s) | Develop critical thinking, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills; understand historical and social concepts |
| Item model number | CN1077 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 10 years and up |
| Material Type(s) | multi |
| Number of Game Players | 3 to 4 |
| Product Dimensions | 29.72 x 7.37 x 29.85 cm; 821 g |
| tech_spec_battery_description_toys | No batteries required |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Catan
- **Genre:** Family, Strategy
- **Material:** multi
- **Number of players:** 3 to 4
- **Theme:** Strategy

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: The listing says it is 4th edition, but the picture is of the 5th edition.  Which is it?**
A: Hi bluespruce, thanks for your question. This is for the 5th edition. The title has been incorrectly changed and we are working with Amazon to get it fixed.

**Q: So i have the original game. i want to play cities and knights. can i buy the expansion without the 5-6 expansion?**
A: yes,  that is only if you want to play 5 to 6 players.  If you have catan, you can buy cities and knights 3-4 expansion to play with 3 to 4 people.

**Q: Will this come new and wrapped in cellophane? It is a gift. Thank you.**
A: It should. That is the way it comes from the manufacturer.

Dave

**Q: Is this compatible with basic catan 5th edition? or is there basic catan: cities & knights for 4 player version?**
A: You have to have the Catan basic and the Catan basic Extension for 5-6 players PLUS Cities and Knights EXPANSION and the 5-6 player EXTENSION. If you go to the Catan website they have a flow chart, I believe. For every Expansion, you need the base game and for every extension you need the base extension plus the expansion.  There are some stand alone games, but they are usually only 3-4 player and have no extensions, like Star Trek Catan.  Hope that helps.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must have
*by M***I on 1 December 2025*

Perfect game, perfect quality

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by T***� on 3 December 2025*

Love love love this game! Game nights with the fam / friends are a must!! Quality is great! Such a fun game already bought like 3 extensions. Worth the money. Great gift also

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by D***E on 30 July 2025*

Delivered and item.in great condition as in description.

## Frequently Bought Together

- CATAN Cities & Knights Board Game Expansion - Enhance Your CATAN Experience with Intriguing New Challenges! Strategy Game for Family, Ages 12+, 3-4 Players, 90 Min Playtime, Made by CATAN Studio
- CATAN Seafarers Board Game Expansion - Explore, Settle, and Conquer New Isles! Strategy Game, Family Game for Kids and Adults, Ages 10+, 3-4 Players, 60 Minute Playtime, Made by CATAN Studio
- CATAN Board Game Extension Allowing a Total of 5 to 6 Players for The CATAN Board Game | Family Board Game | Board Game for Adults and Family | Adventure Board Game | Made by Catan Studio

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