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Catan

Classic strategy game of trading, building, and settling the island of Catan.

7.2(189,432 Rating)
3-4 players
1h-2h
Age 10+
Medium
Description

In Catan (formerly The Settlers of Catan), players try to be the dominant force on the island of Catan by building settlements, cities, and roads. On each turn dice are rolled to determine what resources the island produces.

Why We Love It
  • Negotiation and trading create memorable table moments.
  • Modular maps keep each session fresh and replayable.
  • Expansions scale the experience to five or six players with ease.
Best For

Groups that enjoy negotiation and friendly rivalry.

Categories
Economic
Negotiation
Mechanisms
Dice Rolling
Hand Management
Modular Board
Network and Route Building
Trading
How to Play

Detailed rules and gameplay instructions will be added in future updates. For now, please visit BGG for complete rules.

View Rules on BGG
Game Information
Year Published
1995
Designer
Klaus Teuber
Publisher
Catan Studio
Where to Buy

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