With the new Catan-game " The First Settlement" Klaus Teuber distances himself the most from the well-known game mechanics of the Settlers series Players take on the role of newcomers to Catan & learn how the adventurous life in the first settlement played itself out They explore using a new movement mechanic for the raw materials they need to build the settlement Along the way they discover useful natural products
- but also encounter wild animals & are confronted with adventurous situations Those who survive these encounters obtain the raw materials they sought as well as experience points that improve the abilities of the player&s character Over time then the player becomes stronger smarter or more charismatic & is better & better suited for the dangers of the wild Back in the village the natural products can be used to brew beverages while the raw materials are used for building Through this building the settlement grows & players obtain victory points The main attraction of the game lies in the exploration of the island & the development of the individual player characters But trading & interaction between the players is also important Number of players 2-4 Playing Time 60 Minutes Suggested age 12 City Building Exploration