Settlers of Catan FAQ - Robber....
Q: If you roll a “7”, and move the robber, do you have to give up half your cards if you have eight or more?
A: Yes, when a "7" is rolled, all players must check the number of cards in their hand. Even if it is the player who is moving the robber, anyone who has more than 7 resource cards must discard half of them to the bank.
Q: Does the robber block the use of a port to trade cards (with settlement of course) in addition to blocking production for that hex?
A: The robber does not block the use of harbors to get the better trade ratio. He only blocks the production from the hex that he is in.
Q: If I play a Soldier card to move the Robber, does everyone with more than 7 cards have to discard, or does that only occur if someone rolls a 7 ?
A: You only have to discard half your hand when a “7” is rolled. The soldier card merely allows you to move the robber and rob another player. The soldier card does not force players to discard if they have more than seven cards.
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