Ending the Game
There are two different ways in which the game may end. Both are victories, but of drastically different kinds. The first type of victory is a Pyrrhic Victory, and the second is a Victory Point Victory. This video explains both kinds. For more information, skip ahead to the next article.
Before you read this article, you will need to know the following terms and definitions:
| Game(-s): | Noun. Singular or Plural. A standalone version of Settlers of Catan, which can be played right out of the box without making additional purchases. There is only one standalone (base) game of Catan. |
| Expansion(-s): | Noun. Singular or Plural. An Catan game that cannot be played by itself. It must be used in conjunction with a standalone (base) game. The 5 & 6-player expansions are a good example of this. |
| Scenario(-s): | Noun. Singular or Plural. A small set of playing pieces and instructions that can be added to normal Catan gameplay. It cannot be played by itself--it must be used in conjunction with a standalone (base) game. The "Oil Springs" scenario is a good example of this. |
| Variant(-s): | Noun. Singular or Plural. A set of instructions for using the pieces from a Catan game or expansion in a new way. Most variants are fan-generated and require printing and cutting out new pieces. |
Check to see if any of the conditions for a Pyrrhic Victory are met at this point (these conditions are described in article 3.9.1, entitled "Pyrrhic Victory"). If yes, no one wins the game, and everyone loses. If none of the conditions for a Pyrrhic Victory are met at this point, next check to see if any of the conditions for a Regular Victory are met at this point (these conditions are described in article 3.9.2, entitled "True Victory"). If yes, follow the guidelines contained within that article in determining who the winning player(s) is/are. If none of the conditions for a True Victor are met at this point, then continue to the player's turn by reading article 3.1, entitled "Begin Your Turn."
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