Bring three or four players
The base game is for three or four. Our board-game tables seat up to four, so a full group fits around one table.
Strategy board games
Play Catan
Play Catan
in Blackburn
Settle in for Catan at The Board Game Café in Blackburn. Trade resources, build roads and settlements, and see who can turn their first two settlements into a winning position.
Plan your game
Make time for a full game
Catan suits a group who wants a longer game and plenty of conversation around the table. Allow roughly 60 to 90 minutes for the base game and leave extra time if several players are learning.
Start with a simple plan
When you place your first settlements, look at the resources you can reach. Aim for a mix so you have options when the dice roll.
Trade around the table
A trade can get you the brick or grain you need for your next build. Consider what it lets the other player build before you agree.
Before you visit
Catan questions
Find us at Unit 12, The Stables, Eanam, Blackburn BB1 5BY. Check the opening hours and directions before you set off.
Can I request Catan as a beginner?
Yes. The publisher recommends the base game from age 10. If you’re learning, try one round of turns together and allow time to look up the rules.
Can we play with five or six?
Ask us about the best setup for your group. The standard Catan game and our board-game tables accommodate up to four.