Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Here you find all frequently asked questions (FAQ) about our games. The questions and answers are divided into different subcategories which you can browse. If you don't see your question answered here, please ask us your question via e-mail.
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Some random questions
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Retreat of the Barbarians - Do I have to observe a certain hand limit, i.e., do I have to discard one or even two other cards in order to take advantage of this card's effect?
No, the hand limit must only be observed at the end of one's turn.
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Progress - Do I also receive 2 resources for 2 cards of the same type?
Yes.
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Lothar the Drunkard - What is Lothar’s tournament strength when he is placed?
When he is placed, Lothar’s tournament points are equivalent to the number of tournament points rolled with the production die at the beginning of the turn.
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Barbarians II: Players Win - After I defended Catan, may I take a Progress Card that matches the color of an area of development where I don't have a city improvement?
Yes.
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Yule - In the Tournament Game, may I choose a Yule for my 4 event cards if I'm not the host?
No. The game may only be played with 1 Yule.
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Progress Cards: Merchant Fleet - How do I perform a trade via the Merchant Fleet?
First choose a resource type or commodity. Let’s assume that you have chosen “grain”: in this case, during your turn you may take any 1 Resource Card of a different type or any 1 commodity of your choice for each 2 grain cards you pay to the bank.
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Holy Place - Can I use the Holy Place if I draw a card by means of the Scribes Offices?
No.
Note: The Scribes Offices belongs to the theme set "Barbarian & Traders", which is part of the Catan Card Game – Expansion Set.
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Influence Card – Action “Place Knights” - According to the game rules, “an extra gold” must be paid when placing a knight on forest territories. Does “gold” mean a ducat?
1 copper colored ducat must be paid. It happens to be a mistake that the rule refers to gold in this case.
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General Questions - May I own two of the same type of equipment? For example, if I have found a pair of boots for the second time, may I place the equipment marker with the number 2 at will?
No. If a player lands on an exploration tile whose equipment he already has, he receives an experience point instead, which he can use to improve one of his character's traits (Strength, Prowess, Agility, and Charisma). Nobody is allowed to have two of the same type of equipment.
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Trade - May I give away resources or buy services with them, for example, to avoid being bothered by the robber?
No. On Catan, a trade always involves giving and taking resources. Consequently, Catan’s trade law does not contain a “trade” of something for nothing or for immaterial goods such as services.
