About the larger island
The 5–6 player extension stretches the classic island to thirty terrain hexes in a seven-row shape. You still use harbors, robber, and the same core rules—just more room, more chits, and the Special Building Phase so people are not waiting too long between turns.
Tile counts on the extension board
- ⛰️ Mountains — 4
- 🌲 Forest — 6
- 🧱 Hills — 4
- 🐑 Pasture — 5
- 🌾 Fields — 5
- 🏜️ Desert — 2
Use only the number tokens that ship in the extension for this footprint so every non-desert hex still has exactly one chit.
Tips for bigger tables
- Ports matter — more players race to the coast; a strong 2:1 fit can carry a long game.
- Spread your numbers — fair layouts keep red totals from touching; that matters even more when twelve settlements hit the table fast.
- Build during every special phase you can — sitting on cards invites the robber.