Can you get additional boards to increase the number of players?
1042040
I believe the Artful Dodger expansion will give you an additional ship increasing the number up to 5 players.
1042041
the base game board is 20x30 inches; with Kalidasa and Blue Sun expansions adding an additional 10x20 inch board each (one on either side-creating a 20x50 board with both expansions), but those expansions are not necessary to add players. Artful Dodger, Jetwash and Esmeralda ship expansions all add +1 ship each, and the Pirates & Bounty Hunters expansion adds +2 ships (the SS Walden and Interceptor), with all bringing you up to 9 ships.
1042042
Yes, the Blue Suns expansion adds 1 more ship and a board extension about 1/4 - 1/3 the size of the original board
1042043
I don't know about needing additional boards, but i believe the expansion allows another player to play.
706762
Playing with six people is not something I would recommend. It seems that the more players you have, the lower your chances of winning.
1640161
I have several extentions and I play with 2 to 6 players depending on who's available.
793152
No. The tablet is set up for 12 players only. To play with more you would need extra pages on the tablet. I played with 12 ppl and it took 1 hour for just 1 round. It's setup to play 3.
1617016
No there is no place for the ship movement "piece" to go but this version of the board allows for 4 or 5-6 player. All said the ship piece never went on the board. this board makes life so much better and easier i did wish there was a better way of storing it however.
1596485
My kids said it only works for 4 players. I believe there are more playing pieces, but only 4 can play at a time.
1026405
I like 4 players so you can use the full rules. I have only played 3 times with the wide range of games I have and getting the right crowd to play.
737109
yes - it adds colored pieces for 2 extra players and several new tiles to expand the board with 2 new harbors.
737110
Yes. You have to have the original game to use this expansion kit. It literally has four extra sides to make the original game board bigger and has extra hex pieces for the land in the middle and two extra sets of roads, cities, and settlements for the extra two players. Well worth the money if you want to play more than four players. We love this game so much, I have this one set up for 5-6 players and the Star Trek Version of Catan for only 4 or less!!
1607927
The game description indicates 3-8 players. I'd want at least a minimum of 4, preferably 5, playing to keep it interesting. The only real reason you can't go over 8 people is because that's how many game pieces/dry erase boards you are provided.
1171372
You would need more than one. I would look for a larger version of this product.
357455
You can. I've played it with students as 3 player. But you might want to modify the rules a bit. Because with 3 players, you either score 2 points or no points. Which isn't as much fun as with 4 or more players.
2091719
You can play the game solo, so minimum player is one. The game itself comes with enough to play four maximum...but I know there is a promo out there that can add a fifth player.
1524340
We played with 9 but I think 3 or 4 would work just fine. I don't think there is a maximum if your table can accommodate.
90905
You can do 4 people simultaneously (even more if you buy extra equipment). When you purchase a game just look at the back of the cover and see how many players it is made for.
56076
You are kind of limited to 2 player for cricket. The 4 sets of scoring pegs are good for games like 701, 501, etc.. It really is a beautiful board and I would highly recommend it.
1686135
I've played with 3 people and I've played with 7 people. Both were fun times, but I think the more the merrier! Add your own rules for extra kicks!