Where the Island of Catan Becomes a Mystery to Solve
You know Catan — the roads, the settlements, the tense moment when someone blocks your expansion just as you need that last brick. Now imagine the island holds a secret, and the only way off is to puzzle your way through it. Exit: The Game Adventures on Catan drops the familiar world of Catan into the clever, clue-driven format of the Exit escape room series, creating something that hits differently for anyone who has ever spent an evening trading sheep for wheat.
Exit: The Game is Kosmos's acclaimed line of tabletop escape room experiences — compact boxes that deliver genuine head-scratching puzzles, satisfying "aha" moments, and a narrative that unfolds as you play. This entry weaves those mechanics into the Catan universe, using the island's resources, terrain, and trading systems as the backbone of its challenges. Players work cooperatively to decode riddles, manipulate components, and uncover the solution before time runs out — or at their own pace if they prefer a relaxed approach.
Who Should Play This
This one sits at a comfortable crossroads: fans of Catan who want something fresh, and Exit veterans who appreciate a familiar setting giving the puzzles extra texture. It plays with one to four players and works well as a couples game or a small group session. The complexity is in the medium range — the puzzles require lateral thinking, but newcomers to the Exit format will find the Catan theme makes the world feel immediately accessible. Plan for roughly one to two hours, though your mileage will vary depending on how deep the group wants to think before reaching for a hint.
What's in the Box
Like all Exit titles, this is a single-play experience — components are meant to be written on, folded, and otherwise used up in the process of solving the mystery, which is part of what makes the format so engaging. The production leans into Catan's visual identity with familiar art and iconography, making it a natural fit on the shelf alongside your existing Catan collection. Please note: this copy has two resource cards with visible bends — see the product images for reference. Priced and sold accordingly.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Kosmos / Catan Studio |
| Players | 1–4 |
| Recommended Player Count | 2–3 |
| Age Range | 10+ |
| Play Time | 60–120 minutes |
| Game Weight | Medium |
| Language | English |





