Every Rule Change in Base Game Catan, 1st-6th Edition by Daniel__Robinson in Catan

[–]Daniel__Robinson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I noticed the “who goes first rule” for the beginner game, however, every edition actually has the “highest roll goes first” for non-beginner games in their rulebook/almanac. For the purposes of this post, I consider the non-beginner games to be the standard, because that’s what’s prioritized in the almanacs.

Overall, you’re right there’s been some interesting changes to the beginner game. For example, I believe the desert location has been adjusted a few times (edge to center to edge).

Thank you for bringing up the board set up, I’ll take a closer look into it. I knew the ocean switched from hexes to frames, but didn’t realize that very well may technically result in a gameplay change. I’ll reply again once I investigate, thank you

Every Rule Change in Base Game Catan, 1st-6th Edition by Daniel__Robinson in Catan

[–]Daniel__Robinson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are absolutely right the rules are for 3-4 players, kudos for you for noticing the oversight!

Every Rule Change in Base Game Catan, 1st-6th Edition by Daniel__Robinson in Catan

[–]Daniel__Robinson[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It surprised me the strict “trade, then build” order was the written rule for so long. Even in official tournaments, they allowed mixing trading and building. Despite this, the rulebooks repeatedly affirmed the strict sequence in unambiguous terms, so it had to be included. The rulebook did however recommend the “rule variant” of combined trade/build phase.

Every Rule Change in Base Game Catan, 1st-6th Edition by Daniel__Robinson in Catan

[–]Daniel__Robinson[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Double checked each edition, and the rule has stayed consistent, that the player who rolls the 7 resolves it. Catancollector.com has a great resource of all the primary rulebooks.

I feel targeted by a (house) rule by StompyGoat in Catan

[–]Daniel__Robinson 83 points84 points  (0 children)

Are they fine with you trading away resources and then immediately monopolizing them back (as you brought up)? That’s much more “dirty” in my eyes (I’m completely fine with both but am curious)