Catan Board Game – Award-Winning Trading & Strategy Game for Adults, Teens & Families

Catan is the modern classic that introduced millions of players to strategic board gaming. Set on a modular island rich with resources, Catan challenges players to build settlements, trade cleverly, and expand their influence as the landscape shifts with every tile and dice roll.

With simple rules and endless strategic paths, Catan is one of the most iconic gateway games in the world—easy enough for new players and rich enough to keep seasoned gamers coming back. The game’s blend of negotiation, planning, and friendly competition has made it a staple of family game nights, college dorms, and dedicated gaming tables alike.

What’s in the Box

• Modular hex tiles

• Resource cards

• Development cards

• Wooden or plastic settlement pieces

• Dice and robber token

• Rulebook

Who This Game Is For

Ideal for players who enjoy:

• Trading and negotiation

• Strategy without heavy complexity

• Replayable, adaptable games

• Family and mixed-age game nights

• Modern classics with global appeal

What We’ve Been Wondering (And Looking Up) About Catan

Catan’s cultural footprint is so big that we naturally ended up digging into its origins.

Where did Catan come from?

It was created in Germany by designer Klaus Teuber and released in 1995, helping launch the rise of modern Euro-style board gaming.

Why is trading so central to gameplay?

Teuber wanted a game that encouraged conversation and negotiation—two core parts of group play.

Why hex tiles?

Hexes offer equal distance in all directions, creating balanced expansion and varied board setups.

How did Catan become such a phenomenon?

Its simple but deep design made it accessible worldwide, leading to translations, expansions, and millions of devoted fans.

Why We Love It

We love that Catan is endlessly approachable yet still delivers new surprises each game. It's a perfect blend of strategy, interaction, and thoughtful design.

Conversation Starters While You Play

• Catan helped spark the global popularity of modern strategy board games.

• The island’s name was originally “Catania.”

• Early prototypes used wooden pieces carved by the designer himself.

• Many expansions grew out of fan-created scenarios.

Catan remains one of the most influential games ever created—an essential experience for any strategy fan.