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CATAN Junior Board Game - Swashbuckling Adventure for Young Pirates! Strategy Game, Fun Family Game for Kids and Adults, Ages 6+, 2-4 Players, 30 Minute Playtime, Made by CATAN Studio
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- STRATEGY GAME FOR KIDS: CATAN Junior takes place on a ring of tropical isles—including the mysterious Spooky Island, home of the Ghost Captain. Each island generates a specific resource: wood, goats, molasses, or cutlasses. You can also find gold.
- FUN ADVENTURE GAME FOR KIDS: You start with 2 pirate lairs, and then build ships in order to expand your network. The more lairs you build, the more resources you may receive. Use your resources to build ships, lairs, or to get help from the wise Coco the Parrot. You can even trade in the nearby market.
- PERFECT INTRODUCTION TO THE CATAN FAMILY BOARD GAME: Whether you play as a family, a board game group, or via video conference as you stay at home, CATAN is a social game that provides plenty of opportunities for player interaction.
- EASY TO LEARN: CATAN Junior lets younger players experience the world of CATAN by introducing a simpler playing style.
- NUMBER OF PLAYERS AND AVERAGE PLAYTIME: This kids and family board game can be played with 2 to 4 players. The average playtime is 30 minutes.
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| Product Dimensions | 10.5 x 10.5 x 3.25 inches |
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| Item Weight | 2 pounds |
| Country of Origin | China |
| ASIN | B007N0KZ64 |
| Item model number | CN3025 |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 6 years and up |
| Best Sellers Rank | #6,713 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #186 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Release date | May 1, 2012 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Asmodee |
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Product Description A Catan adventure for fledgling swashbucklers. Explore the Seas Catan: Junior introduces a modified playing style of the classic game giving younger players the opportunity to experience the world of Catan. Designed for players as young as 5 and is a perfect introduction to the Catan series of games for kids and families. Catan: Junior takes place on a ring of islands where 2 to 4 players build hideouts, and the mysterious Spooky Island, where the Ghost Captain lives. Each island generates a specific resource: wood, goats, molasses or swords and players can acquire gold. Each player starts with two pirate hideouts, then builds ships in order to expand their network. The more hideouts you build, the more resources you may receive. You use your resources to build ships, hideouts or get help from Coco the Parrot. Just watch out for the dreaded Ghost Captainch Be the first player to control seven pirate hideouts and you win the game. Junior Catan contains 106 die cut markers representing resources and specials, 4 player cost boards, 1 two sided game board, 28 Pirate hideouts (7 each of 4 colors), 32 Ships (8 each of 4 colors), 1 pirate ghost, 1 die, 1 tray, 1 box, 1 rule book. From the Manufacturer A Catan adventure for fledgling swashbucklers. Explore the Seas Catan: Junior introduces a modified playing style of the classic game giving younger players the opportunity to experience the world of Catan. Designed for players as young as 5 and is a perfect introduction to the Catan series of games for kids and families. Catan: Junior takes place on a ring of islands where 2 to 4 players build hideouts, and the mysterious Spooky Island, where the Ghost Captain lives. Each island generates a specific resource: wood, goats, molasses or swords and players can acquire gold. Each player starts with two pirate hideouts, then builds ships in order to expand their network. The more hideouts you build, the more resources you may receive. You use your resources to build ships, hideouts or get help from Coco the Parrot. Just watch out for the dreaded Ghost Captain. Be the first player to control seven pirate hideouts and you win the game. Junior Catan contains 106 die cut markers representing resources and specials, 4 player cost boards, 1 two sided game board, 28 Pirate hideouts (7 each of 4 colors), 32 Ships (8 each of 4 colors), 1 pirate ghost, 1 die, 1 tray, 1 box, 1 rule book.
From the Manufacturer
A Catan adventure for fledgling swashbucklers. Explore the Seas Catan: Junior introduces a modified playing style of the classic game giving younger players the opportunity to experience the world of Catan. Designed for players as young as 5 and is a perfect introduction to the Catan series of games for kids and families. Catan: Junior takes place on a ring of islands where 2 to 4 players build hideouts, and the mysterious Spooky Island, where the Ghost Captain lives. Each island generates a specific resource: wood, goats, molasses or swords and players can acquire gold. Each player starts with two pirate hideouts, then builds ships in order to expand their network. The more hideouts you build, the more resources you may receive. You use your resources to build ships, hideouts or get help from Coco the Parrot. Just watch out for the dreaded Ghost Captain. Be the first player to control seven pirate hideouts and you win the game. Junior Catan contains 106 die cut markers representing resources and specials, 4 player cost boards, 1 two sided game board, 28 Pirate hideouts (7 each of 4 colors), 32 Ships (8 each of 4 colors), 1 pirate ghost, 1 die, 1 tray, 1 box, 1 rule book.
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| Type of Game | Board Game | Board Game | Board Game | Board Game | Board Game | Board Game |
| Number of Players | 3-4 Players | 3-4 Players | 3-4 Players | 3-4 Players | 3-4 Players | 3-4 Players |
| Average Playtime | 30 Minutes | 90 Minutes | 120 Minutes | 60 Minutes | 60 Minutes | 60 Minutes |
| Recommended Player Age | Ages 6+ | Ages 12+ | Ages 14+ | Ages 14+ | Ages 10+ | Ages 10+ |
| Strategy Game | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Adventure Game | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Social and Community Game | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Extension for 5-6 Players Option | no data | no data | ✓ | ✓ | no data | ✓ |
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Customers find this board game engaging for both kids and adults, with clear instructions and simplified mechanics that make it easy to learn. Moreover, the game introduces strategy in an accessible manner and serves as a great introduction to Catan mechanics. Additionally, the pieces are well-made with fantastic durability for younger children, and customers appreciate the pirate theme and detailed artwork. The game is visually appealing, fast-paced, and can be completed in about 30 minutes.
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Customers find this board game entertaining for the whole family, with kids and adults enjoying it, and one customer noting it's a great option for younger players.
"...the adult version of Catan, I can see how this version simplifies things for younger players without losing the essence of strategy and planning...." Read more
"...the parrot tiles are perhaps OP (overpowering), but that seems ok for a kids game and makes it a viable strategy for young ones to use and perhaps..." Read more
"...Catan Junior is a light strategy game where you are a pirate and the aim is to be the first person to build all of your castles...." Read more
"...Its great for younger kids and a quality set!" Read more
Customers find the board game easy to learn, with clear instructions and simplified concepts for young children.
"...families looking for a game that’s engaging and helps teach problem-solving and planning skills!" Read more
"...It I s also quick unlike the full version. You can play in 20 to 30 minutes very easily...." Read more
"...Compared to the regular Catan game, this is much more simpler, which less variables to strategize...." Read more
"...I thought this version would be easier for him to learn and was hoping it would maybe be a good intro into learning to play for getting the regular..." Read more
Customers appreciate the game's strategic elements, noting that it introduces these concepts in an accessible way.
"...The game is designed in a way that introduces strategy in an accessible manner, which keeps both kids and adults entertained...." Read more
"...the regular Catan game, this is much more simpler, which less variables to strategize...." Read more
"...It also is a nice introduction to strategy, with having to plan routes as players start close to each other and can choose to block a path or not,..." Read more
"...Our 4 year old enjoys it enough and has the competency to get through a turn, even if the more nuanced tactical elements aren’t quite there yet...." Read more
Customers find this board game to be a great introduction to Catan, particularly for kids and as a stepping stone to more advanced versions of the game.
"...It’s a fantastic introduction to board games that require thinking ahead and negotiating with others...." Read more
"...It is a nice game for kids and elders alike. As this is a beginner strategy game, I would not recommend this game for seasoned strategists, but..." Read more
"...Great intro game that isn't your standard Monopoly or Sorry. I think this would make a great gift for a family with young children." Read more
"...Catan Junior is a great introduction to the Catan setup for younger players...." Read more
Customers praise the board game's construction, noting its durable pieces and game board, with one customer specifically mentioning the heavy cardboard stock.
"...The pieces are sturdy, vibrant, and fun to handle, adding to the immersive experience...." Read more
"...The game is solid, and fun to play with kids. It I s also quick unlike the full version. You can play in 20 to 30 minutes very easily...." Read more
"...The parrot cards in the game are made of hard cardboard, which provide a really good feel while playing the game. Packaging: 8 on10..." Read more
"...Its great for younger kids and a quality set!" Read more
Customers appreciate the design of the board game, noting its visually appealing and colorful presentation with detailed artwork, and they particularly like the pirate theme.
"...The gameplay is very visual, featuring colorful islands, ships, and resources that make it easy for kids to follow along...." Read more
"...but it’s quick nature and nice table presence just makes it enjoyable. If my children like it then I like it...." Read more
"...The board itself was sturdy and the look and feel – very professional...." Read more
"...We've quickly become addicted to it! The game has a strong pirate theme and each player competes to build the most pirate lairs...." Read more
Customers appreciate the game's pacing, finding it fast to play and easy to pick up, with one customer noting it moves smoothly.
"...The game is solid, and fun to play with kids. It I s also quick unlike the full version. You can play in 20 to 30 minutes very easily...." Read more
"...It moves along fairly quickly, which is great for short attention spans...." Read more
"...Games are quick, and take between 15 and 20 minutes -..." Read more
"...It is still a bit complex but the game does advance quickly and the she had the patience to go through the learning process to complete the first..." Read more
Customers appreciate the game's duration, noting it can be completed in about 30 minutes and can be played for hours.
"...It’s simple to set up, easy to learn, and about 30 minutes to play out. It’s great. The pieces are well made and designed beautifully...." Read more
"...This game takes around 30 minutes and is perfect for both my son and me!..." Read more
"...It seems like it will hold up very well for a very long time! Nicely made!..." Read more
"...Nice that it only take about 15-20 min for a game I would say." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2024We absolutely love Catan: Junior in our household! I play it with my two sons, aged 9 and 6, and it consistently brings hours of engaging and competitive fun. The game is designed in a way that introduces strategy in an accessible manner, which keeps both kids and adults entertained.
The gameplay is very visual, featuring colorful islands, ships, and resources that make it easy for kids to follow along. My sons especially enjoy collecting resources and building their pirate lairs, and they love the interaction that comes from trading. The pieces are sturdy, vibrant, and fun to handle, adding to the immersive experience.
Although I haven’t played the adult version of Catan, I can see how this version simplifies things for younger players without losing the essence of strategy and planning. It’s a fantastic introduction to board games that require thinking ahead and negotiating with others. Highly recommend it for families looking for a game that’s engaging and helps teach problem-solving and planning skills!
- Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2020We are not fans of Catan. Own it, don’t play it. With many, many games in our collection it just isn’t a hit and is hasn’t been played in years. This is an easy to learn version that is great for kids as young as 5. This one is similar, but also improves it with having a market to trade at and parrot tiles to take a chance on. I do feel like the parrot tiles are perhaps OP (overpowering), but that seems ok for a kids game and makes it a viable strategy for young ones to use and perhaps win.
The tiles are thick (were kind of hard to punch out and left weird marks on the edges where they were still connected for shipping) and nice looking - vibrant. The miniatures seem a little flimsy but as long as you treat them well should last - they look fine, especially for the 20 dollar price point. The board is thin but seems okay at the cheap price point as well but I do wish it was thicker. As a whole, it has a solid table presence which is really important to get kids to want to play. The more table presence and visual appeal it has, the greater desire a child will want to play the game again, and this succeeds there.
What I really don’t like is the insert. The layout seems like it might have been for a different game and just repurposed. It is really unfortunate but maybe it was to keep the price down? What I really wish was they had included baggies or something for the resources and player pieces which would have cost next to nothing to add if they were going to use this insert.
The game is solid, and fun to play with kids. It I s also quick unlike the full version. You can play in 20 to 30 minutes very easily. For a kids game, we like it a lot and I don’t hesitate to play (which is surprising because I’m not a fan of Catan, and I was hesitant to buy this originally) but it’s quick nature and nice table presence just makes it enjoyable. If my children like it then I like it. I can overlook the clunky insert, and strongly recommend buying this, even if you don’t like Catan.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2015I bought this game to introduce my parents and younger nephews to Board games and to summarize the experience, it was a huge success!
Catan Junior is a light strategy game where you are a pirate and the aim is to be the first person to build all of your castles. It is a nice game for kids and elders alike. As this is a beginner strategy game, I would not recommend this game for seasoned strategists, but rather for folks who are just getting into strategy games. Compared to the regular Catan game, this is much more simpler, which less variables to strategize. It does not have ‘cards’ like the regular Catan, rather it has resources on hard cardboard, which I am a big fan of.
Build: 7 on 10
The build of the game was really good. The quality of castles and boats were ok. The board itself was sturdy and the look and feel – very professional. The parrot cards in the game are made of hard cardboard, which provide a really good feel while playing the game.
Packaging: 8 on10
The package was received on time. The product itself comes in nice professional box and has dedicated locations to store each item from the game. It was quite easy to unwrap the product and start using it.
Overall: 8 on 10
Overall, having played many many strategy games, this still ends up as one of my favorite ‘light’ strategy games.
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2025My daughters age 4 and 5 love the theme and after playing a few times with us parents on their team they’re now able to play on their own with us. My 5yo beat me by a lot and I’m ashamed and proud to say that! Its great for younger kids and a quality set!
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Amazon CustomerReviewed in Canada on March 9, 20165.0 out of 5 stars Catan Junior Is A Very Fun Game For Parents Who Love The Original AND For Children Who Are New To The Series!
My husband and I have been playing the full version of Settlers of Catan since 1999 or so. We are fans! When our own children were 6 and 8, we wanted them to start to learn the game. I looked around a bit trying to decide whether to buy Family Settlers or Catan Jr. Ultimately, I decided on Catan Jr., and I'm glad I did. The reviews I read seemed to indicate that the Family version wasn't much different than the original, and since I already have the original, it just seemed that Catan Jr. was more what I was looking for. It is indeed a different, much simpler game, but one that I think will allow our kids to transition to the regular version much easier than if we just tried to start them on the original. Both the 6 and 8 year old had no trouble understanding or playing the game, and my husband and I still really enjoy playing it, too.
If you've never played Settlers of Catan but are looking for a new board game to play with the kids, I would still recommend this highly. It is a lot of fun! I will say that if I didn't already know how to play Settlers of Catan, I think I would have found it a bit challenging to understand and teach it the first time. Not to say that the directions are poor, they are sound, but there is just an ease of play when you already know the basics. I would recommend looking at an online tutorial for the game after you've read through the directions. I did, and I found it really helpful. I also found Catan.com a helpful resource in trying to decide which version to buy for the kids.
The game pieces and board seem decently made, too. There are lot of thick, cardboard type pieces that look like they will wear well. The ships and lairs are plastic. I have always found Settlers of Catan a really pretty board game, and this one is attractive, too.
AditiReviewed in Singapore on October 10, 20205.0 out of 5 stars Great game, good quality!
Awesome game to play with kids ❤️
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Arturo NavaReviewed in Mexico on January 7, 20225.0 out of 5 stars es muy fácil de entender y la calidad del producto es muy buena
es muy buen juego para los niños, lo juego con mi hijo de 6 años y lo entendió muy bien, también lo pueden jugar otros miembros de la familia que no son muy adeptos a los juegos de mesa, como los abuelos, ya que es muy fácil de explicar
FlaviaReviewed in Australia on June 12, 20245.0 out of 5 stars Perfect first Catan Game
My husband and I are big Catan fans. We have the basic game and a few extensions and expansions. We couldn't wait for our son to be old enough to play Catan junior. The game was a hit, he loves it and so do we. It's enjoyable for adults as well since it's not too simple but simple enough for a kid to understand. I would highly recommend this game.
DoremifasoReviewed in the United Kingdom on July 23, 20215.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction to Catan
My 5 year old loves board games and has watched the grown ups play Settlers of CATAN for a while now so we thought we would introduce him to the junior version.
He understood the game mechanics straight away and loves playing it.
The theme is pirate so the resources are a little different from the adult version, but it still incorporates most of it’s gameplay such as the ‘robber’ which in this case is a ‘captain’ and instead of building roads and cities you build ships and lairs or trade for Coco the Parrot tiles which is like the Development Cards.
I wish it would give you the option of where to place your first lair and ship though as this is one of the main strategies in Settlers of CATAN and I don’t think it would’ve made it too hard for juniors.
Overall, there’s not much room for strategy planning as much of it is down to luck but I guess as a junior game for my 5 year old, will do now.
I expect he will outgrow it by the time he’s 7 though and move onto the proper game, but it is a great introductory game for him nevertheless.




































