Catan: Het Duel game box featuring knights, settlements, and strategic gameplay for two players.
Catan: Het Duel gameplay image showcasing cards, settlements, and resources on the game board.
Close-up of dice and game cards from Catan: Het Duel, showcasing gameplay elements for strategic challenges.
Detail van Catan: Het Duel spelbord met kaarten en grondstoffentokens voor strategisch spel.
Catan: Het Duel gameplay with action cards and resource tiles on a tabletop, highlighting strategic elements.
Catan: Het Duel game board with resource cards laid out for strategic play.
Catan: Het Duel game components featuring two dice on a table with cards and game boxes in the background.
Catan: Het Duel game pieces on a table, featuring resource tokens and action cards in play.
Catan: Het Duel board game for two players, featuring cards, dice, and resource management elements.

Catan: Het Duel

€26,95 EUR
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Catan: Het Duel is a two-player card game based on the popular board game Catan. In this game, two players compete for control over the island of Catan by building settlements, founding cities, and expanding their territories. The game offers strategic challenges through resource management, playing action cards, and smartly expanding your kingdom. Catan: Het Duel retains the core mechanics of Catan while optimizing the experience for two players.

Warning: This game is in Dutch. Please ensure all players are familiar with the Dutch language to fully enjoy the game.

Language: Dutch
Players: 2-2
Recommended players: 2-2
Game duration: 45-60 minuten
Age: 10 years and older

Game Description

In Catan: Het Duel, two players compete to collect the most victory points by building settlements, managing resources, and expanding their kingdoms. The game is played with cards that represent various buildings, development options, and resource fields. Each player starts with two settlements and must expand their territory by playing cards that grant access to new resources and advantages.

The game revolves around tactically using action cards and planning when to build new settlements and cities, with resources like grain, wood, and stone being crucial for your kingdom’s success.

Gameplay

In Catan: Het Duel, two players compete to earn the most victory points by constructing buildings, gathering resources, and playing action cards. The game plays as follows:

  • Each player starts with several cards representing settlements, cities, and resource fields. These cards are used to build their territory.
  • Each turn, players roll dice to determine which resources are produced, similar to the base Catan game.
  • Players use these resources to buy new buildings, roads, and improvements, expanding their territory and earning victory points.
  • Action cards can be played to gain special advantages, such as extra resources or disrupting the opponent.
  • The game ends when one player reaches a certain number of victory points.

Features

Game Profile

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Catan: Het Duel offers an engaging and strategic two-player experience, perfect for those looking for a quick but tactical version of Catan. While luck plays a role in resource production, smart decisions in building and using action cards are crucial for success. The interaction between players creates a dynamic game where players must constantly keep an eye on each other.

What makes Catan: Het Duel unique?

Strategic Two-Player Experience
  • Catan: Het Duel offers an engaging and strategic experience specifically designed for two players, with plenty of opportunities for tactical decisions and confrontation.
Territory Expansion through Cards
  • Players expand their territory by playing cards representing new settlements, cities, and resource fields.
  • These cards determine which resources you gain and what actions you can take.
Tactical Action Cards
  • Action cards provide extra strategic options by offering special advantages and interactions with your opponent.
  • They add an additional layer of complexity to the game.
Simple Rules, but Deep Strategy
  • Catan: Het Duel retains the core of classic Catan but is optimized for two players, still offering strategic depth.
Balance Between Strategy and Luck
  • Just like the original game, resources and dice play a significant role, but strategic decisions largely determine the success of your kingdom.