Sign up ×  While playing Catan tonight, I rolled a 7 and moved
the robber.  No one had more than 7 cards, but I still asked how
many cards people had in their hand because I wanted to know who
had the most.  All the other players told me false numbers and
said they didn't have to tell me how many cards they had if I
was going to use the knowledge to steal from someone.  Is this
right? Am I not allowed to ask how many cards a player has?
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accepted  Per the Settlers of Catan FAQ here:  Is it true that
the number of cards in your hand is always open and available
information? Specifically, should it be readily apparent how
many development cards you have, but have not yet played? Or can
you hide the resource cards under the table or in your pocket so
that no one can see how many cards you have?  Yes. The quantity
of cards you have in your hand is public information. But the
identity of those cards is not. If another player asks, for
example, how may