Catan (2015): Core

Minutes to Learn, a Lifetime to Explore

The basics of CATAN can be learned in just minutes, but it offers enough depth to remain compelling as you explore strategies and tactics for years to come.

Tremendous Replay Value

The completely variable board provides great value through nearly limitless replayability. You’ll never have to play the same game twice.

Build a Community

Whether you play as a family, a board game group, or via video conference as you stay at home, Catan is a social game that provides plenty of opportunities for player interaction. You may even find yourself exploring the exciting world of Catan tournaments.

CATAN® the original strategy board game. Embark on a quest to settle the island of Catan! Start by revealing Catan's many harbors and regions: pastures, fields, mountains, hills, forests, and desert. Guide your settlers to victory by clever trading and smart development. Gather resources (grain, wool, ore, brick, and lumber) to build roads, settlements and cities, and to buy development cards that will help you on your quest. Acquire your resources by rolling the dice and trading with others. But beware – you never know when the wily robber might steal some of your precious gains!

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