CATAN: Cities & Knights table size
Clear at least 42 × 36 inches. If you have the room, 54 × 42 inches will feel much better.
Sized for cities & knights expansion, four players.
Requires CATAN base game.
Also known as Settlers of Catan Cities and Knights.
How much space should you clear?
106.7 × 91.4 cm · 10.5 sq ft
137.2 × 106.7 cm · 15.75 sq ft
The smaller number assumes a tidy setup with little spare room. The larger number gives people room to handle cards and reach shared pieces. Neither includes drinks, the box, or open rulebooks.
The inner box is the squeeze-it-in setup; the outer box is the relaxed setup.
Will CATAN: Cities & Knights fit?
Card table
36 × 36 in
Small dining table
48 × 30 in
5-foot game table
60 × 36 in
6-foot game table
72 × 42 in
Campaign table
84 × 48 in
What this recommendation is based on
The shared island remains central, but progress-card decks, commodity cards, city improvements, and knight pieces increase the working perimeter.
This recommendation covers the declared expansion setup. Scenario, edition, organizer, and player-board placement can change the footprint; send a measured correction if your setup differs.
Does this feel right for CATAN: Cities & Knights?
Real setups vary. A quick confirmation—or your measured correction— helps the next person plan better.
CATAN: Cities & Knights table-size FAQ
What size table do I need for CATAN: Cities & Knights?
Use at least 42 × 36 inches for the declared setup. A 54 × 42 inch surface is the more comfortable target.
Will CATAN: Cities & Knights fit on a 5 × 3 foot table?
It should fit, but expect a tight layout with little spare room.
Will CATAN: Cities & Knights fit on a 6 × 3.5 foot table?
Yes—the declared setup should fit comfortably.
Does the recommendation include expansions?
Only when the setup line names one. Otherwise, assume the base game and the stated player count.
Check the edition before you order.
Different editions, expansions, inserts, and player aids can change the footprint. Verify the exact version, then return to this page for the setup-size guidance.