Love CATAN but do not always have the time or table space for the full board game? CATAN On the Road packs those familiar resource-gathering, building and trading decisions into a compact deck of cards you can take almost anywhere.
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Players draw and trade resources to build roads, settlements, cities, knights and metropolises. Every development helps expand your region and bring you closer to the winning total of seven victory points, but you will need to keep a close eye on what your rivals are building too.
Trading has a clever new twist in this edition. When you trade with the current player while it is not your turn, you receive an extra resource card. That little reward keeps everyone involved and gives players a good reason to negotiate rather than quietly waiting for their next go.
With a play time of around 15 minutes, CATAN On the Road is brilliant for quick family game nights, lunch breaks, caravan trips and holidays. There is no large board to set up, yet there are still plenty of meaningful choices for CATAN fans and new players to enjoy.
Compact, strategic and easy to bring along, this is a ripper gift for travellers, teens, families and anyone who loves the trading and building side of CATAN.
🏷️ Why You'll Love CATAN On the Road
✅ It recreates familiar CATAN resource collecting, trading and building mechanics without needing a full game board.
✅ A typical game takes around 15 minutes, making it easy to fit in during lunch breaks, weeknights and travel days.
✅ The compact 120-card format is much easier to pack for caravan trips, flights, holidays and visits with family.
✅ Off-turn trading rewards the participating player with an extra resource card, keeping everyone involved between turns.
✅ Players can build roads, settlements, cities, knights and metropolises as they race towards seven victory points.
✅ Shared building choices create plenty of competition as players try to claim useful developments before their opponents.
✅ The streamlined rules make it approachable for new players while retaining strategy for existing CATAN fans.
✅ Every game encourages negotiation, planning, resource management and a little friendly rivalry.
🎁 Perfect For
✅ CATAN fans wanting a quicker and more portable way to play.
✅ Families with children aged 10 years and over.
✅ Caravan holidays, camping trips and Aussie road trips.
✅ Quick games during lunch breaks, rainy arvos and family visits.
✅ Teenagers and adults who enjoy strategy and trading games.
✅ Birthday, Christmas and Secret Santa gifts for game lovers.
✅ Travellers who want a complete game without carrying a large box.
✅ Introducing new players to the building and trading mechanics of CATAN.
🎁 What's Included
- 120 game cards
- Resource cards
- Building cards
- Starting roads and settlements
- Metropolis cards
- Event cards
- Longest Route and Largest Army bonus cards
- Player aid cards
- Game rules
No game board, dice or pieces from the original CATAN board game are required.
📦 Product Details
- Brand: CATAN
- Game: CATAN On the Road
- Product Type: Card Game
- Number of players: 3–4
- Recommended age: 10 years and over
- Approximate playing time: 15 minutes
- Number of cards: 120
- Winning objective: Be the first player to reach 7 victory points
- Game mechanics: Resource collection, trading, card building, region expansion and set development
- Developments include: Roads, settlements, cities, knights and metropolises
- Power requirements: No batteries required
- Standalone game: Yes
- Original CATAN game required: No
- Designer: Benjamin Teuber
- Publisher: CATAN Studio
- Care instructions: Keep cards dry and return them to the box after play. Wipe gently with a clean, dry cloth if required.
- Safety information: Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small components.
🌟 Adventure Awaits Tip
Pop CATAN On the Road into the caravan, glovebox or holiday bag for a quick game whenever the weather turns or the family needs a screen-free activity. Browse our full Games Collection here for more compact favourites made for travelling!
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is CATAN On the Road?
CATAN On the Road is a standalone card game that condenses familiar CATAN resource gathering, trading and building mechanics into a portable 120-card format.
Do I need the original CATAN board game to play?
No. CATAN On the Road is a complete standalone game, so you do not need the original board game or any expansions.
How many people can play CATAN On the Road?
The game is designed for three to four players.
How long does a game take?
A typical game takes approximately 15 minutes, making it much quicker than the traditional CATAN board game.
What age is CATAN On the Road suitable for?
The official recommended age is 10 years and over. Younger players who already understand strategy card games may still require help learning the rules.
How do you win CATAN On the Road?
Players collect and trade resource cards to build developments and expand their region. The first player to have seven visible victory points during their turn wins.
