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CATAN Junior
Kid-sized Catan: trade resources and build pirate lairs.
Best for kids who are ready for trading and strategy games.
$37.99CATAN Studio list price
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At a glance
- Age guidance
- Ages 6+
- Price
- $37.99 list price
- Screen needed
- No, fully screen-free
- Batteries
- Not needed
- Adult help
- Some, for setup
- Play style
- Together (2+ players)
- Great for
- Holiday, Birthday, Rainy Day
A simplified, pirate-themed take on Catan for two to four players. Kids collect resources like wood, goats and molasses, trade with others and build ships and lairs; the first to seven lairs wins, usually in about 30 minutes.
Why we picked it
- 01Introduces trading and resource management gently
- 02Short enough for younger attention spans
- 03Natural stepping stone to full Catan
What they’ll learn
Always follow the manufacturer’s age and safety guidance. Small parts may be a choking hazard for children under 3.
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