Die Siedler von Nürnberg
- Designer Klaus Teuber
- Publisher KOSMOS
- Illustration Tanja Donner
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Players build settlements and workshops on a split map showing resource hexes and a close-up of Nuremberg city. Instead of dice, a special deck determines production and events each turn. Players trade resources, manage their hand, and invest in walls and towers to earn prestige points. This game offers a fresh twist on the classic Catan experience with a fixed board and new strategic choices.
Who Is This Game For?
This game targets enthusiasts aged 10 and up who enjoy medium-weight strategy games with negotiation and hand management. With a playtime of around 90 minutes, it requires patience and some experience with similar games. Fans of the Catan series and players who like trading and resource management will find it appealing.
How It Works
Instead of dice, a special card deck reveals resource production and possible events each turn. Players manage their hand of cards and trade with others to acquire needed resources. They build settlements and workshops on the board and invest in city defenses like walls and towers that grant prestige and victory points. The core mechanics include Dice Rolling (via cards), Hand Management, Trading, and Memory elements.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Klaus Teuber, Die Siedler von Nürnberg is a 1999 standalone variant of classic Catan with a fixed map and card-based production instead of dice. It was nominated for the Meeples Choice Award in 1999 and belongs to the Catan family, combining familiar and new mechanics.
Awards
- 1999 Meeples Choice Award — Nominated
Pro
- Standalone variant of the well-known Catan series
- Mix of Dice Rolling (via cards), Hand Management, and Trading
- Fixed map with city and resource fields adds strategic depth
- Meeples Choice Award nominee 1999
Contra
- Only for 3 to 4 players
- About 90 minutes playtime requires patience
- Recommended for ages 10 and up, not a children's game
- Requires some experience with medium-weight strategy games
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set in medieval Nuremberg on the occasion of the city's 950th anniversary, the game combines the Catan world landscape with a historical city view.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on managing your resources efficiently and pay attention to the production cards to adapt to events.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Die Siedler von Nürnberg is designed for 3 to 4 players and has no solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A game typically lasts about 90 minutes, depending on player experience and negotiation.
What prior experience do I need?
This is a medium-weight game; experience with Catan or similar strategy games is helpful.
How does this compare to similar games?
Its fixed board and card-based production system make it unique within the Catan family.
Is this suitable for families?
Recommended for players 10 and older with some gaming experience, so less suited for casual family play.
What mechanic makes it special?
The combination of Dice Rolling via cards, Hand Management, and Trading on a fixed board stands out.
Fazit
Die Siedler von Nürnberg is a solid choice for Catan fans and strategists seeking a fresh variant with more tactical depth. The fixed board and card system add variety but also demand experience and patience.
