this extension is great for 2 reasons 1) if you want to have more players or 2) if you want to make the game go faster or more easily for new players.

This ia an excellent game for those looking for a game they can play with their wives and their friends. Easy to learn, changes everytime you play and a very enjoyable time.

Having played Settler of Catan (Basic) for two years without becoming bored, a couple of friends and I decided to upgrade our experience to the 5-6 players expansion as well the Cities and Knight's expansion. (Note: to play 5-6 player C&K you need four items - Basic Settlers of Catan, 5-6 Player Settlers Expansion, Basic C&K, and 5-6 C&K expansion).

Playing SoC with 5-6 players will add about 1 hours to the game play so shoot for a 2-3 hours game with 6 players. The expansion add little to be desired and should only be bought with C&K in mind.

The 5-6 player C&K is a must-have for any fan of Settlers of Catan. While it will take you one game to get accustomed to the new rules and options, the complexity offers so much more that Settlers Of Catan is boring without C&K.

Be prepared to spend a couple hours to get through a game, and I recommend you enjoy hanging out with your friends between turns. It is also worth mentioning that you will need a large table to fit the board and the people ;)

GET IN THE GAME!

Thank you for making it so very easy to find and obtain this extension set for this game.

My 13 year old girl and my 16 year old boy loves to play this game with the "parents". The game is envolving and interactive. Plan on spending at least 3 hours the first game for learning. An average game takes between 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Enjoy