[Board/Tactical Game]: The Settlers of Catan 5-6 Player Expansion, reviewed by ShannonA (4/4)

http://www.rpg.net/reviews/archive/9/9975.phtml

Shannon Appelcline's Summary:

If you like The Settlers of Catan and want to play with 5 or 6 players, this expansion does the job.

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Post originally by Darrin at 2003-12-24 05:38:46
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One thing I've never been quite clear on, and the Almanac doesn't really explain it very well...

Can a player building outside of his turn declare victory during the Special Building Phase?

I can't find anything in the rules or on any websites that says you *can't* declare victory.

This seems a little unfair to the player who's currently taking his turn, but on the other hand, not allowing a player to immediately declare victory I think adds a level of complication and frustration to the game that probably shouldn't be there. Also, since it's almost impossible to actually take victory points away from a player, it doesn't make much sense to play out a few meaningless turns until the winner comes up.

Post originally by Karl at 2004-01-06 03:55:41
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I'd like to continue to point out that bringing two copies of the Settlers game is equally good in making the game playable with 5-6 players.

So, again I'd like reviews of pricey Settler expansions to advise readers to avoid them and buy a second Settlers instead. Use it for spare parts, mega-games AND 5-6 player games.

The rules you can easily get on the 'net (in case you didn't make them out from the review). You can easily mark out a fifth and sixth "color" from the extra playing pieces.

Two complete Settlers is much better value than one Settlers + one expansion.

Post originally by pertm at 2004-06-27 06:35:17
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If the current palyer can finish his building before the others can build then it's not unfair.