![]() ![]() If there is a city on the hex, it gets one of each resource. When the number is rolled, any settlement on the hex has the opportunity to take either a sheep or a grain resource. The farm hex is a rotating crop producer. ![]() If the is a city on the hex, it receives no resources, but instead earns one development card. When the number is rolled for this hex, a settlement will produce either a sheep or an ore. It adds one more element of chance.Īt this location, higher education allows for the brighter members of Catan to do excellent things. This is an excellent tile if you have some experts in the group. When the pile runs out (even if it is in the middle of distributing), take 20 more cards, shuffle them and continue. The roller goes first and then around the circle. When the number of the alms hex is rolled, each settlement on the hex receives the normal number of cards you would receive from the top of the stack. Stack these 20 cards face down and begin to play. ANy number may be used here, but I would avoid using the 6 or the 8.Īs the saying goes, "Beggars can't be choosers." To start the game, take 4 of each resource, turn them face down and shuffle them together. When the number is rolled, any settlement has the opportunity to take either a clay resource or an ore. The miners in this area are always digging, but they dig up different things at different times. For a real action-packed game, try using several of them at once! These pieces can replace the desert or could be put in for a resource (I recommend replacing a sheep hex). Hex Variations are the answer! Here are some ideas to add an extra flair to the game. Sometimes it seems like Settlers needs just alittle bit of spice. ** I am in no way associated, sponsored by or authorised by Mayfair Games** The hexes are pictured below and then beleath them is the original text that came with the hexes.The sheet does not mention any copyright, but if you are Kevin Nafziger and have an objection, please just let me know and I will remove it immediately. Certainly adding a higher degree of randomness goes against the strategic nature of the game I enjoy. The hexes are a good attempt to add a bit of variation, but I am not usre I agree with the logic of a few of them. ![]() I do not know who this is or when the hexes were created, but I thought I would share them here for others to read. I recently found a set of Hex varients designed by Kevin Nafziger. Thank you Kevin, for getting in touch and I am happy to post any updates you have. They cannot be reproduced without permission. He also advised these hexes were copyright protected when released in 2006. He has kindly given permission for this article to remain. CATAN® 3D Edition is a must-have for any collector or CATAN®.UPDATE: 8 March 2021 I have had a really nice email from This email address is being protected from spambots.Hand-painted 3D tiles are based off of tiles originally hand-sculpted by Klaus Teuber.Enjoy a more immersive and unique experience as the island of CATAN® rises off the table in three-dimensional splendor.All player pieces are also intricately-designed and each is antiqued for a look that is full of history and character.ġ9 hand-painted 3D terrain hex tiles, 6 hand-painted sea frames, 9 hand-painted harbor markers, 18 translucent number tokens, 4 sets of antiqued 3D player pieces in four colors, 1 antiqued robber figure, 95 resource cards, 25 development cards, 4 building cost cards, 2 special victory points, 2 card trays, 2 custom CATAN dice, 1 Rulebook, 1 Almanac The terrain pieces are based on designs that were hand-sculpted by Klaus Teuber himself and are hand-painted for stunning color and detail. Impress your friends and bring CATAN® to life as you collect, trade, and build your way to victory with a hand-painted experience that they can’t wait to play again. An experience so immersive that you can almost hear the sheep baa-ing in their pastures. The island of CATAN® rises off the table in this long-awaited 3D edition! Your settlements will grow from fertile grain fields and your cities will nestle on the sides of majestic mountains. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |