On this page I have images of each version and each printing of the English versions of Catan 5/6 player sets. Most images can be seen as a larger image by clicking the image.

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Mayfair Games. This set was the first time a 5/6 player set was released in English and brought English Catan into alignment with the international editions.

1. 1999 Almanac
2. 1999 Rules

Mayfair Games. This redesign coincided with the release of the fourth edition of the Catan base set.

2007 5/6 Player Rules

Mayfair Games. Updated copyright details on the outside of the box. This second printing of the 4th edition was also the first time the new thicker hexes were released for the 5/6 player set.

Mayfair Games. First printing of the 3rd edtion of the 5/6 player set was updated to align with the release of the 5th edition of the Catan base set.

Second printing of the 3rd edtion of the 5/6 player set. Replaced Mayfair Branding with Catan Studio

Third printing of the 3rd edtion of the 5/6 player set. Front artwork remained unchanged.

Fourth printing of the 3rd edtion of the 5/6 player set. Thge front artwork does not change but there is a significant redesign of the rear artwork and the copyright and contact details are moved to a side panel.

CLICK HERE FOR 2020 5/6 PLAYER RULES

In 2021 Catan have also released new 5/6 player rules and these can be viewed here:

NEW 2021 5/6 PLAYER RULES

First printing of the new revamped 5/6 player compatible with the Sixth Edition of Catan. This is the fourth version of the 5/6 player sets released.

CLICK HERE FOR 6E 2025 5/6 PLAYER RULES