Catan Game Mechanics and Strategies

The video tutorial introduces players to the game of Catan, explaining the basic rules and strategies. Players roll dice to collect resources like brick, wool, lumber, grain, and ore, which are used to build settlements and cities. The goal is to earn 10 victory points by expanding settlements, building roads, and acquiring development cards. Players can trade resources and must manage the robber, which can block resource collection. The tutorial emphasizes strategic placement and resource management to win the game.

What is the first step you take on your turn in Catan?

• Trade with players

• Roll the dice

• Collect resources

• Build a road

Which of the following is NOT a resource in Catan?

• Lumber

• Brick

• Gold

• Wool

How many victory points is a city worth?

• Three

• Two

• One

• Four

What do you need to build a new settlement?

• A combination of resources

• A development card

• A knight card

• A progress card

What can you get from buying a development card?

• All of the above

• A victory point card

• A progress card

• A knight card

How many knights must you play to get the largest army card?

• Five

• Four

• Three

• Two

What happens if someone builds a longer road than you?

• You lose the longest road card

• You gain an extra victory point

• Nothing happens

• You get a development card

What can you do if you don't have the resources you need?

• Move the robber

• Build a road

• Trade with other players or the bank

• Wait for your next turn

What happens when a seven is rolled?

• You trade with the bank

• Everyone gains resources

• The robber is activated

• You build a settlement

What must you do if you have more than seven resources when a seven is rolled?

• Give half back to the supply

• Trade them with other players

• Build a city

• Move the robber