Die Siedler von Catan: Der Schokoladenmarkt
- Designer Klaus Teuber
- Publisher KOSMOS
- Illustration Michael Menzel
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This expansion adds five new commodities—cacao, sugar, milk, grapes, and hazelnuts—that players can collect and trade. By combining these ingredients, players create special chocolates that grant new materials, cards, or victory points. The game extends the classic Catan experience with additional strategic trading and resource management options.
Who Is This Game For?
Designed for players aged 10 and up with experience in the base game Catan, this 3–4 player expansion lasts about 75 minutes. It's a strategy game that adds complexity through new mechanics, making it suitable for seasoned Catan players.
How It Works
Players gather and trade new resources like cacao and sugar to craft special chocolates. These chocolates can be exchanged for materials, advantage cards, or victory points. The core mechanics of Hand Management and Trading enhance the classic resource and negotiation gameplay of Catan.
What Makes It Special
Created by Klaus Teuber, the original designer of Catan, and illustrated by Michael Menzel, this 2010 expansion integrates Hand Management and Trading with a food-themed twist. It enriches the Catan family by adding unique commodity trading centered around chocolate ingredients.
Pro
- Adds new resources and trading options to classic Catan
- Introduces Hand Management and Trading mechanics
- Illustrations by Michael Menzel matching the base game style
- Suitable for 3–4 players with about 75 minutes playtime
Contra
- Requires the base game to play
- Needs prior experience with Catan rules
- No solo mode available
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set in the Catan universe, this expansion focuses on trading food ingredients like cacao and sugar to create chocolate products, adding a new thematic layer to the established world.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Take time to understand the new resources and their combinations, and focus on trading effectively with other players.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, this expansion is designed for 3 to 4 players and requires the base game.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 75 minutes, assuming players know the rules.
What prior experience do I need?
You should be familiar with the base game Catan, as this expansion builds on its mechanics.
How does this compare to similar games?
It adds Hand Management and Trading focused on food commodities, making it unique within the Catan series.
Is this suitable for families?
With a minimum age of 10, it suits families who have experience with Catan.
What mechanic makes it special?
Hand Management and Trading are the key mechanics providing new strategic options.
Fazit
A worthwhile expansion for experienced Catan players who enjoy new trading and hand management strategies. Requires the base game and familiarity with its rules.
