Your one-stop shop for the legendary board game Catan! In Catan, you'll build settlements, trade resources, and outsmart opponents on a vibrant island, creating unforgettable game nights.
Perfect for 3-4 players, ages 10+, with a 60-90 minute playtime. Whether you're a family bonding over trades or a strategist vying for victory, Catan delivers endless replayability.
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Build, trade, and settle the island of Catan in this award-winning strategy game. Collect resources, build roads and settlements, and trade with other players to earn victory points and win!
Order NowCatan, originally known as The Settlers of Catan, was created by Klaus Teuber and first published in 1995 in Germany. Since then, it has become a global phenomenon, translated into over 40 languages and selling more than 32 million copies worldwide.
This modern classic revolutionized board gaming with its perfect blend of strategy, social interaction, and accessible rules. It has won numerous awards including the prestigious "Spiel des Jahres" (Game of the Year) and is often credited with introducing modern European-style board games to a wider audience.
Today, Catan continues to bring people together around gaming tables across the world, creating memories and friendly rivalries through its engaging gameplay of resource management, strategic building, and clever trading.
Arrange the hexagonal terrain tiles to create the island of Catan. Place number tokens on each terrain hex and position your initial settlements and roads.
Collect resources (wood, brick, wheat, sheep, ore) when the dice roll matches the number on terrain hexes adjacent to your settlements.
Use resources to build roads, settlements, and cities. Trade with other players or the bank to get resources you need.
The first player to reach 10 victory points wins! Earn points by building settlements (1 point) and cities (2 points), having the longest road (2 points), largest army (2 points), or purchasing development cards.
October 15, 2023
While wood and brick are crucial for early expansion, transitioning to an ore-focused strategy in the mid-game can accelerate your path to victory. Cities require ore, and they're worth double the victory points of settlements...
Read MoreSeptember 28, 2023
The robber isn't just for stealing cards—it's a powerful tool for disrupting your opponents' resource generation. Place it strategically on high-probability hexes that benefit your strongest competitor...
Read MoreAugust 17, 2023
Don't put all your settlements on similar resources. A balanced approach ensures you're never completely cut off from what you need. Aim to have access to all five resources through your initial placements...
Read MoreYes! Catan is an excellent game for beginners. It has simple rules that can be learned in about 15 minutes, but offers deep strategy that keeps players engaged. The perfect balance of luck and skill means new players can enjoy themselves while still having a chance to win against more experienced opponents.
The base game of Catan is designed for 3-4 players. However, there are official 2-player variants and rules available in some expansions. For the best 2-player experience, we recommend the "Catan for Two" variant or the "Rivals for Catan" card game which is specifically designed for 2 players.
A typical game of Catan takes about 60-90 minutes to play. The duration can vary based on the number of players, their familiarity with the game, and how quickly decisions are made. First-time players might take a bit longer as they learn the rules.
Yes, there are numerous expansions available for Catan that add new mechanics, scenarios, and ways to play. Popular expansions include Seafarers (adding islands and sea travel), Cities & Knights (adding city improvements and knights), and Explorers & Pirates (adding exploration and missions). Contact us for availability of specific expansions.
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Our mission is to make Catan accessible to everyone, from families looking for quality time together to strategy gamers seeking their next challenge. We believe that Catan isn't just a board game; it's a way to connect, compete, and create memories around the table.
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