Colonist Lobby

5-6 / 7-8 Players

1. Special build phase

Catan Colonist Special build phase flagClick the red flag button to access a Special Build Phase after each of the other players' regular turn.

You can ✅

Build roads, settlements, cities, or buy a development card

Golden Catan RoadGolden Catan SettlementGolden Catan CityCatan Buy Development Card

You cannot ❌

1. Make trades
2. Use a development card
3. Win during the special build phase. You must wait until it becomes your turn again

2. Additional resources

5-6 Players

Catan Colonist lumber resource tileTotal number of tiles30 (extended map)
Catan Lumber Resource CardTotal number of each resource card24
Catan Development Card BackTotal number of development cards34
Catan Knight Development CardCatan Victory Point Development CardCatan Year of Plenty development cardCatan Road Building Development CardCatan monopoly development card
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7-8 Players

Catan Colonist lumber resource tileTotal number of tiles37 (extended map)
Catan Lumber Resource CardTotal number of each resource card29
Catan Development Card BackTotal number of development cards43
Catan Knight Development CardCatan Victory Point Development CardCatan Year of Plenty development cardCatan Road Building Development CardCatan monopoly development card
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3. Cities & Knights 5-6 Player

Catan Cities and knights level 1 knight active iconRefer to Cities & Knights rules for gameplay during the build phase, there are also actions that can be taken on Knights.

You can ✅

Buy Knights
Activate Knights
Upgrade Knights

You cannot ❌

Displace an opponent's Knight
Use the robber

4. FAQ

● May I play a development card I bought in Special Build Phase, right before my regular turn?

Yes, you are allowed to play that development card in your turn. The Special Build Phase right before your turn is not part of your regular turn.

● May I perform a Knight action with a Knight I activated in Special Build Phase right before my turn?

Yes, you are allowed to use that Knight in that turn. The Special Build Phase right before your turn is not part of your regular turn.