CATAN: Seafarers

Description

--- CATAN expansion introducing shipping lanes and water-heavy variants, with strict publisher and edition compatibility for seamless integration. Key mechanics include: - *Shipping lanes* Players construct shipping lanes, functioning similarly to roads. - *Variant setups* Features multiple water-hex-heavy board configurations for varied gameplay. - *Component compatibility* Requires matching publisher (CATAN Studio for English, Kosmos for German) and edition (5th latest) with base CATAN, or adapter kit purchase. This is an expansion for the CATAN base game, part of the Catan Series, essential for play. It enables players to build shipping lanes akin to roads, enhancing connectivity across water terrains, and includes numerous water-hex-heavy variant setups for diverse strategic landscapes. Compatibility is critical: the English version from CATAN Studio pairs exclusively with the English base game due to matching components, while the Kosmos German version requires the German base. Multiple editions exist, with the 5th being the most recent; cross-edition use necessitates an adapter kit purchase to ensure proper fit. ---