What's the difference between this catan family bundle and settlers of catan?

Family Edition is meant to be a more streamlined setup, but the game itself is the same rules. Instead of having every shore, hex, and number piece be separate, it combines several so there are only 6 chunks to piece together instead of the original 43. Also, the artwork is different, the pieces are plastic instead of wood, the cards are mini size, and it is not compatible with most standard Catan expansions/extensions. If you want an actual kid-friendly version, there is Catan Junior, otherwise I would just get the standard edition...unless you really think the standard set-up is that much of a hassle.

Could an 8 and half year old grasp the concepts and play?

We taught our 4.5 year old and developed an alliance system where he has his own pieces but we team up (2 per team) and work together to collect a total of 20 victory points per team i stead of 10 ea. It adds a new level of strategy for our older child and helps the little one learn while having an adult help. Now he is almost 6 and can play independently.

How young of a player could still enjoy this version?

The folks above are right - a fairly sharp 7 or 8 year old can hang. I played with my daughter (12) and two sons (just turned 9 and almost 8). They loved it I coached the youngest one strategy early on but by mid game he had it down. If your kids like card games or Pokémon or Minecraft they probably will enjoy this.

Which Catan game would be best to start with???

The base game is great! The family edition board has only 6 pieces for limited board variations. I recommend the base game with the extension pack so you can go up to 6 players. It does not matter which variant, Star Trek, Ancient Egypt, or original the game is the same only the pieces and resources are different. ENJOY!

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🎲 Own the table, own the night—Catan Family Edition is your new go-to game night essential!

EFFORTLESS SETUP - Spend less time prepping and more time connecting with friends and family.
MULTILINGUAL FUN - Available in English, Italian, French, and German to suit your global mindset.
COMPACT PORTABLE - Lightweight 1 kg design fits perfectly into your lifestyle, ready for any gathering.
FAST LEARNING CURVE - Master the game in just 15 minutes—perfect for busy professionals.
ENDLESS REPLAY VALUE - Six reversible board pieces keep every game fresh and unpredictable.

Catan: Family Edition is a streamlined, multilingual board game designed for 4 players aged 11 and up. Featuring a six-piece reversible board for diverse gameplay, it offers quick 15-minute learning and fast setup, making it ideal for professionals seeking engaging, social downtime.

Specifications

Product Dimensions	26.67 x 26.67 x 7.62 cm; 1 kg
Manufacturer recommended age	11 years and up
Item model number	CN7003
Educational Objective(s)	Not available
Language:	English, Italian, French, German
Number of Game Players	4
Assembly Required	No
Batteries Required?	No
Batteries Included?	No
Material Type(s)	Paper
Remote Control Included?	No
Color	Multi
Language	English
ASIN	B009B5GYP0

Reviews

C**M

Worth it if you love the game

Worth every penny. Great quality and makes the game much more enjoyable

18.03.2025

S**S

One of the best board games!

This is one of the best board games and great weekend fun for family of 4. You can also separately buy an extension for 5-6 players. The quality of items is superb.

8.12.2024

V**L

Love it 😊

One of my most fav games. Good quality product

27.09.2022

K**.

Great game

Good family game, competitive and addictive. Have always noticed that product sold by Amazon are genuine and this time also was no different. Beware of the replicas sold by other sellers on Amazon.

30.06.2020

D**V

Original, good quality

I am happy to receive an original piece unlike the ones sold by (GulfDubaiStore). Fits perfectly with my other products from Catan Studios. Thank you!

28.08.2020

A**D

Entertaining and family-gathering

Nice game

9.08.2020

M**.

Good

Good.

26.08.2024

D**S

Great product

Amazing product, delivered in less than 24 hours, great service

18.08.2020

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