Catan Scenarios: Frenemies
- Designer Klaus Teuber , Benjamin Teuber
- Publisher Catan GmbH , 999 Games , Galakta , KOSMOS , Mayfair Games
- Illustration Michael Menzel , Benjamin Teuber
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Catan Scenarios: Frenemies, players experience a time of apparent altruism on Catan, exchanging resources and cooperating while secretly pursuing their own goals. Favor Tokens reward helpful behavior, adding strategic depth to trading and hand management. The modular board and dice rolling create varied gameplay with a mix of cooperation and competition.
Who Is This Game For?
This scenario suits experienced Catan players who enjoy negotiation and strategic interaction. With a 60-minute playtime, it fits well into an evening session. It requires prior knowledge of the base game and is more complex than family games, recommended for ages 12 and up.
How It Works
Players roll dice, manage their hand of resources, and trade with others to build roads and networks on a modular board. Favor Tokens provide tactical benefits for cooperative actions, blending Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Trading, and Network Building mechanics into a dynamic play experience.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Klaus and Benjamin Teuber, this expansion is part of the Catan Scenarios series. It adds negotiation and modular board elements to the classic Catan gameplay. While it has no official awards, it is a well-known addition for fans seeking more social and tactical complexity.
Pro
- Enhances Catan with negotiation and social interaction
- Modular board provides varied gameplay
- Favor Tokens introduce new tactical options
- Suitable for 3-6 players
Contra
- Requires prior experience with the Catan base game
- Not recommended for families with younger children
- No official awards
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set on the fictional island of Catan, players act as settlers gathering resources and building roads. The scenario explores a period of seemingly friendly cooperation with underlying personal motives.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Become familiar with the base Catan game first to better understand negotiation and resource management in this scenario.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Catan Scenarios: Frenemies is designed for 3 to 6 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 60 minutes, suitable for an evening session.
What prior experience do I need?
Experience with the Catan base game is required, as this is an expansion focusing on negotiation.
How does this compare to similar games?
It adds modular board design and Favor Tokens, emphasizing negotiation and temporary cooperation.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to the 12+ age recommendation and complexity, it is better suited for experienced players than young families.
What mechanic makes it special?
The blend of Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Trading, and Network Building with Favor Tokens creates a unique negotiation experience.
Fazit
Catan Scenarios: Frenemies offers an engaging twist for Catan enthusiasts who enjoy negotiation and cooperation. It is less suitable for newcomers or younger players without base game experience.
