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product_id: 1313464
title: "Junior Board Game - Swashbuckling Adventure for Young Pirates! Strategy Game, Fun Family Game for Kids and Adults, Ages 6+, 2-4 Players, 30 Minute Playtime, Made by CATAN Studio"
brand: "catan"
price: "€ 94.43"
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# 30 min average playtime Ring of 7 tropical islands 2-4 players, family-friendly Junior Board Game - Swashbuckling Adventure for Young Pirates! Strategy Game, Fun Family Game for Kids and Adults, Ages 6+, 2-4 Players, 30 Minute Playtime, Made by CATAN Studio

**Brand:** catan
**Price:** € 94.43
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🏴‍☠️ Set sail for strategic family fun—don’t let your crew miss the adventure!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Junior Board Game - Swashbuckling Adventure for Young Pirates! Strategy Game, Fun Family Game for Kids and Adults, Ages 6+, 2-4 Players, 30 Minute Playtime, Made by CATAN Studio by catan
- **How much does it cost?** € 94.43 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/1313464-junior-board-game-swashbuckling-adventure-for-young-pirates-strategy-game)

## Best For

- catan enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted catan brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Fast-Paced Family Fun:** Compact 30-minute sessions perfect for game nights, keeping everyone hooked without dragging on.
- • **Inclusive Social Play:** Supports 2-4 players, ideal for families, friends, or remote play—build connections while battling for pirate supremacy.
- • **Dynamic Resource Trading:** Collect wood, goats, molasses, cutlasses, and gold to build ships and lairs—trade smart to dominate the seas.
- • **Immersive Pirate Adventure:** Explore spooky islands and outwit the Ghost Captain with help from Coco the Parrot for an interactive experience.
- • **Swashbuckling Strategy Made Simple:** Engage kids 6+ with easy-to-learn pirate-themed gameplay that sparks strategic thinking.

## Overview

CATAN Junior is a pirate-themed strategy board game designed for kids aged 6 and up, featuring a ring of tropical islands that generate unique resources. Supporting 2-4 players, it offers quick 30-minute gameplay where players build pirate lairs and ships, trade resources, and navigate challenges like the Ghost Captain. This accessible introduction to the CATAN universe combines engaging mechanics with vibrant components, making it a top choice for family game nights and young strategists.

## Description

Product Description Product Description A Catan adventure for fledgling swashbucklers. Explore the Seas Catan: Junior introduces a modified playing style of the classic game giving younger players the opportunity to experience the world of Catan. Designed for players as young as 5 and is a perfect introduction to the Catan series of games for kids and families. Catan: Junior takes place on a ring of islands where 2 to 4 players build hideouts, and the mysterious Spooky Island, where the Ghost Captain lives. Each island generates a specific resource: wood, goats, molasses or swords and players can acquire gold. Each player starts with two pirate hideouts, then builds ships in order to expand their network. The more hideouts you build, the more resources you may receive. You use your resources to build ships, hideouts or get help from Coco the Parrot. Just watch out for the dreaded Ghost Captainch Be the first player to control seven pirate hideouts and you win the game. Junior Catan contains 106 die cut markers representing resources and specials, 4 player cost boards, 1 two sided game board, 28 Pirate hideouts (7 each of 4 colors), 32 Ships (8 each of 4 colors), 1 pirate ghost, 1 die, 1 tray, 1 box, 1 rule book. From the Manufacturer A Catan adventure for fledgling swashbucklers. Explore the Seas Catan: Junior introduces a modified playing style of the classic game giving younger players the opportunity to experience the world of Catan. Designed for players as young as 5 and is a perfect introduction to the Catan series of games for kids and families. Catan: Junior takes place on a ring of islands where 2 to 4 players build hideouts, and the mysterious Spooky Island, where the Ghost Captain lives. Each island generates a specific resource: wood, goats, molasses or swords and players can acquire gold. Each player starts with two pirate hideouts, then builds ships in order to expand their network. The more hideouts you build, the more resources you may receive. You use your resources to build ships, hideouts or get help from Coco the Parrot. Just watch out for the dreaded Ghost Captain. Be the first player to control seven pirate hideouts and you win the game. Junior Catan contains 106 die cut markers representing resources and specials, 4 player cost boards, 1 two sided game board, 28 Pirate hideouts (7 each of 4 colors), 32 Ships (8 each of 4 colors), 1 pirate ghost, 1 die, 1 tray, 1 box, 1 rule book. From the Manufacturer A Catan adventure for fledgling swashbucklers. Explore the Seas Catan: Junior introduces a modified playing style of the classic game giving younger players the opportunity to experience the world of Catan. Designed for players as young as 5 and is a perfect introduction to the Catan series of games for kids and families. Catan: Junior takes place on a ring of islands where 2 to 4 players build hideouts, and the mysterious Spooky Island, where the Ghost Captain lives. Each island generates a specific resource: wood, goats, molasses or swords and players can acquire gold. Each player starts with two pirate hideouts, then builds ships in order to expand their network. The more hideouts you build, the more resources you may receive. You use your resources to build ships, hideouts or get help from Coco the Parrot. Just watch out for the dreaded Ghost Captain. Be the first player to control seven pirate hideouts and you win the game. Junior Catan contains 106 die cut markers representing resources and specials, 4 player cost boards, 1 two sided game board, 28 Pirate hideouts (7 each of 4 colors), 32 Ships (8 each of 4 colors), 1 pirate ghost, 1 die, 1 tray, 1 box, 1 rule book.

Review: My Kids Played Once at a Campout and Were Instantly Hooked! - My older kids first played Catan Junior at a campout with friends and couldn’t stop talking about it — so we had to get our own copy! It’s such a fun, kid-friendly version of the classic Catan game. The pirate theme makes it exciting, and the gameplay is simple enough for younger kids to learn while still keeping older ones engaged. Pretty sure my husband loves it the most! They love collecting resources, building pirate lairs, and figuring out their next moves. I love that it sneaks in strategic thinking, patience, and even a little math — all while they’re just having fun. It’s great for family game night, doesn’t drag on too long, and the quality is solid. If your kids are around 6–10 (even my 5 year old crushes it) and you want a screen-free game the whole family can enjoy, this one’s a winner!
Review: We don’t really play Catan (play many other games) but this is great for 5 and up! - We are not fans of Catan. Own it, don’t play it. With many, many games in our collection it just isn’t a hit and is hasn’t been played in years. This is an easy to learn version that is great for kids as young as 5. This one is similar, but also improves it with having a market to trade at and parrot tiles to take a chance on. I do feel like the parrot tiles are perhaps OP (overpowering), but that seems ok for a kids game and makes it a viable strategy for young ones to use and perhaps win. The tiles are thick (were kind of hard to punch out and left weird marks on the edges where they were still connected for shipping) and nice looking - vibrant. The miniatures seem a little flimsy but as long as you treat them well should last - they look fine, especially for the 20 dollar price point. The board is thin but seems okay at the cheap price point as well but I do wish it was thicker. As a whole, it has a solid table presence which is really important to get kids to want to play. The more table presence and visual appeal it has, the greater desire a child will want to play the game again, and this succeeds there. What I really don’t like is the insert. The layout seems like it might have been for a different game and just repurposed. It is really unfortunate but maybe it was to keep the price down? What I really wish was they had included baggies or something for the resources and player pieces which would have cost next to nothing to add if they were going to use this insert. The game is solid, and fun to play with kids. It I s also quick unlike the full version. You can play in 20 to 30 minutes very easily. For a kids game, we like it a lot and I don’t hesitate to play (which is surprising because I’m not a fan of Catan, and I was hesitant to buy this originally) but it’s quick nature and nice table presence just makes it enjoyable. If my children like it then I like it. I can overlook the clunky insert, and strongly recommend buying this, even if you don’t like Catan.

## Features

- STRATEGY GAME FOR KIDS: CATAN Junior takes place on a ring of tropical isles—including the mysterious Spooky Island, home of the Ghost Captain. Each island generates a specific resource: wood, goats, molasses, or cutlasses. You can also find gold.
- FUN ADVENTURE GAME FOR KIDS: You start with 2 pirate lairs, and then build ships in order to expand your network. The more lairs you build, the more resources you may receive. Use your resources to build ships, lairs, or to get help from the wise Coco the Parrot. You can even trade in the nearby market.
- PERFECT INTRODUCTION TO THE CATAN FAMILY BOARD GAME: Whether you play as a family, a board game group, or via video conference as you stay at home, CATAN is a social game that provides plenty of opportunities for player interaction.
- EASY TO LEARN: CATAN Junior lets younger players experience the world of CATAN by introducing a simpler playing style.
- NUMBER OF PLAYERS AND AVERAGE PLAYTIME: This kids and family board game can be played with 2 to 4 players. The average playtime is 30 minutes.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B007N0KZ64 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #6,209 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #220 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (4,634) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2 pounds |
| Item model number | CN3025 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Asmodee |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 6 years and up |
| Product Dimensions | 10.5 x 10.5 x 3.25 inches |
| Release date | May 1, 2012 |

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: I have 5 & 6 year old girls, do you think their age could handle this game? Could they play it without adult supervision? How much reading is there?**
A: They would be able to handle it themselves...once they understand the rules. Though this is the Junior version of the game, there are still a few rules. My 7 year old kind of makes things up he doesn't remember when I'm not playing, but he still has a good time with his friends that are around his same age. If you're willing to play it a few times to help them learn the rules, then this game would be enjoyable to them by themselves. There's not much reading once you know the rules. Just rolling the dice and moving your pieces depending on what you roll.

**Q: How is it possible to get 7 lairs on the board to win with 4 players?  We couldn't fit more than 5 tops before the board was full.  Who wins then?**
A: There are 42 spaces for lairs, thats 7 for each of 4 players. You could get blocked but i feel like one player should be able to get 7 at least. Are you placing the lairs correctly and using the correct board side? I havent had this issue.

**Q: Would this be interesting enough to a just turned 6 that has been playing regular adult monopoly for almost a year already?  To simplistic or perfect**
A: The game is a lot like regular Catan, with a few rule changes here and there. The strategy aspect is well-represented, and the game plays through much faster, making it more accessible for kids, who don't always have the greatest attention span. Practically speaking, having a 'ghost pirate' instead of a 'thief' and how that changes that aspect of the game was something I found I liked, given that I play the game with my 5 year old. The game does hold the interest of older -- 17 & 18 -- boys, and as an adult I find that I can easily play it. I can't judge for you, as I don't know your child's strengths and weaknesses, but hopefully what I noticed can help you make a decision!

**Q: Are the directions for the game in spanish?**
A: Not this version but there is a Spanish edition of the regular version. https://www.amazon.com/colonos-Catán-Settlers-Catan-Spanish/dp/8415828926

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Kids Played Once at a Campout and Were Instantly Hooked!
*by A***X on May 29, 2025*

My older kids first played Catan Junior at a campout with friends and couldn’t stop talking about it — so we had to get our own copy! It’s such a fun, kid-friendly version of the classic Catan game. The pirate theme makes it exciting, and the gameplay is simple enough for younger kids to learn while still keeping older ones engaged. Pretty sure my husband loves it the most! They love collecting resources, building pirate lairs, and figuring out their next moves. I love that it sneaks in strategic thinking, patience, and even a little math — all while they’re just having fun. It’s great for family game night, doesn’t drag on too long, and the quality is solid. If your kids are around 6–10 (even my 5 year old crushes it) and you want a screen-free game the whole family can enjoy, this one’s a winner!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We don’t really play Catan (play many other games) but this is great for 5 and up!
*by T***C on December 10, 2020*

We are not fans of Catan. Own it, don’t play it. With many, many games in our collection it just isn’t a hit and is hasn’t been played in years. This is an easy to learn version that is great for kids as young as 5. This one is similar, but also improves it with having a market to trade at and parrot tiles to take a chance on. I do feel like the parrot tiles are perhaps OP (overpowering), but that seems ok for a kids game and makes it a viable strategy for young ones to use and perhaps win. The tiles are thick (were kind of hard to punch out and left weird marks on the edges where they were still connected for shipping) and nice looking - vibrant. The miniatures seem a little flimsy but as long as you treat them well should last - they look fine, especially for the 20 dollar price point. The board is thin but seems okay at the cheap price point as well but I do wish it was thicker. As a whole, it has a solid table presence which is really important to get kids to want to play. The more table presence and visual appeal it has, the greater desire a child will want to play the game again, and this succeeds there. What I really don’t like is the insert. The layout seems like it might have been for a different game and just repurposed. It is really unfortunate but maybe it was to keep the price down? What I really wish was they had included baggies or something for the resources and player pieces which would have cost next to nothing to add if they were going to use this insert. The game is solid, and fun to play with kids. It I s also quick unlike the full version. You can play in 20 to 30 minutes very easily. For a kids game, we like it a lot and I don’t hesitate to play (which is surprising because I’m not a fan of Catan, and I was hesitant to buy this originally) but it’s quick nature and nice table presence just makes it enjoyable. If my children like it then I like it. I can overlook the clunky insert, and strongly recommend buying this, even if you don’t like Catan.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good game for families with kids.
*by A***R on September 17, 2024*

We are a board game family and sometimes struggle to find age appropriate games that are a good difficulty, play length, and/or attention holding. This game was great for that. It plays like a smaller version of OG Catan, with something happening for every player every turn (great for keeping everyone engaged). It also is a nice introduction to strategy, with having to plan routes as players start close to each other and can choose to block a path or not, and moving the ghost captain. It moves along fairly quickly, which is great for short attention spans. The game itself seems to be of decent quality, plastic pieces and a sturdy board. I would change the layout of the box if I could, because it wasn't well suited for piece storage.

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