Catan: New York

Description

--- The New York map for Settlers of Catan is a pre-printed scenario depicting the Empire State, featuring town details like Buffalo, Syracuse, and historical facts, requiring the base game for 3-6 players. Key mechanics include: - *Base game dependency* Requires Settlers of Catan pieces, cards, and components to settle the region. - *Standard rules with exceptions* Follows core Settlers of Catan rules, modified by scenario-specific exceptions detailed on the map. - *Victory point tracking* Necessitates additional VP markers, such as Catan chits from Seafarers, coins, or equivalents. - *Player scaling* Supports play with 3-4 or 5-6 players using the provided map layout. The New York map represents the state of New York, known as the "Empire State," and includes printed details on various towns such as Buffalo, New York City, and Syracuse, along with historical facts. This pre-printed map functions as a scenario that mandates the game pieces and cards from the base Settlers of Catan game to enable settlement of the region. It accommodates 3-4 or 5-6 players and requires supplementary markers for victory points (VP), which can be sourced from the Seafarers expansion's Catan chits, coins, or similar items. Gameplay adheres to the standard Settlers of Catan rules, subject to the exceptions outlined in the map's game rules section, ensuring a tailored experience on this geographically and historically annotated board. ---