CATAN expansions
Traders & Barbarians vs Legend of the Sea Robbers
| Question | Traders & Barbarians | Legend of the Sea Robbers |
|---|---|---|
| Our label | Worth it | Depends on your group |
| Buy order | #3 for CATAN | #5 for CATAN |
| What it adds | A box of variants: 2-player rules, event cards instead of dice, fishermen, rivers, and a five-scenario campaign. | A four-part story campaign built on Seafarers. Points carry over between chapters, with treasure chests and combat cards along the way. |
| What it fixes | Adds variety without a big rules jump, including gentle scenarios for newer players. | — |
| Type | Expansion | Scenario pack |
| Players | 2–4 players | 3–4 players |
| Rules load | About the same rules load | Adds more rules |
| Best for | Best for casual groups | Fine for any group |
| What you need | Just the base game | Seafarers first |
| Price guide | $60–$100 | — |
| More | Traders & Barbarians details | Legend of the Sea Robbers details |