Price: $54.99 - $43.97
(as of Feb 17, 2025 09:48:43 UTC – Details)
Your adventurous settlers seek to tame the remote but rich isle of Catan. Start by revealing Catan’s many harbors and regions: pastures, fields, mountains, hills, forests, and desert. The random mix creates a different board virtually every game. Guide your settlers to victory by clever trading and cunning development. Use resource combinations- grain, wool, ore, brick, and lumber-to buy handy development cards and build roads, settlements, and cities. Acquire your resources through trades,cards, or lucky dice (even outside your turn). But beware! Someone might cut off your road or buy a monopoly. And you never know when the wily robber might steal some of your precious gains! Catan((aka The Settlers of Catan) has been awarded with “Game of the Year,” “Hall of Fame,” and even “Game of the Century” honors in Germany, the United States, and a host of other countries worldwide. An international favorite, it’s been called the “Perfect Social Game.” Catan contains: 19 unique hexagonal terrain tile, 6 coastal frame pieces, 9 extra harbor pieces, 20 wooden settlements, 16 wooden cities, 60 wooden roads, 95 resource cards, 25 development cards, 4 building costs cards, 2 special bonus cards, 18 number tokens, 2 six-sided dice, 1 wooden robber pawn, simple rules & almanac.
EXPLORE CATAN: Set sail to the uncharted island of Catan and compete with other settlers to establish supremacy.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: Strategically gather and trade resources like ore, brick, lumber, grain, and wool to expand your settlements.
BUILD AND UPGRADE: Use your resources to build roads, settlements, and cities to earn victory points.
DYNAMIC GAMEPLAY: Roll the dice to collect resources based on terrain hexes, and employ clever tactics to outmaneuver your opponents.
CLASSIC GAME: Celebrate the 25th anniversary of CATAN, a timeless strategy board game loved by players worldwide.
Customers say
Customers find the board game engaging and well-made. They find it strategic and challenging, bringing families together for a fun and competitive challenge. However, opinions differ on how easy it is to learn.
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Bartek –
Fun and Engaging Strategy Game for All Ages
CATAN is a classic and engaging strategy game that’s become a staple in our family game nights. The gameplay revolves around building settlements, trading resources, and strategizing to outsmart your opponents. It’s easy to learn, but the deeper strategy keeps it interesting even after many plays.The game works well for 3-4 players, and the 60-90 minute playtime is just right. The pieces are well-made, and the board offers a nice level of replayability with its modular setup. It’s a great game for both kids and adults, and it brings everyone together for a fun, competitive challenge. If you enjoy strategy games, CATAN is a must-try.
Cristina Akimoff –
Great for all ages!
Love this game! Amazon had the best price by far, paid half of what I’ve seen in other retail stores. It says it is for older kids and adults, however my 6 and 8 year olds enjoy playing it as well and are able to understand the concept and strategies the box is designed well to fit all the pieces in a compact manner, the box fits well in our game cabinet. The game is a lot of fun for all ages!
Amazon Customer –
The start of an obsession
If you haven’t played catan, you really need to get your head in the game. This is the most exciting game to ever exist, and has endless options of expansion packs + extensions to allow for more players. It only allows for 6 players with the extensions, which is enough because you’re going to fight with everyone while you play and you don’t want to lose any more friends than you already will. Catan brings out the worst in everyone, in the best way possible. If you are already competitive, be aware that this will tip the scales of your competitiveness. Especially if the robber gets placed on your resources. This game is relatively challenging and takes a lot of skill, but once you learn the main aspects it’s fairly easy to play. Family-friendly for kids over 10 I would say, but be careful because if they beat you you’ll want to put them up for adoption. The goal of the game is simple, it’s getting there that takes a while. Best for rainy days or when you just don’t feel like doing much! You need to have this game in your life.
Amanda B –
Addicting game!
Perfect for family game night or for a group of friends. Simple and easy to understand but not boring by any means. This makes a great gift. I love the artwork, box shape and quality, and the rules are easy to comprehend and follow. Makes for some great memories!
Amazon Customer –
Awesome game!
My 8-yr-old jumps in sometimes, but mostly my husband and I play this with adult friends. Either way it is quite an intriguing and captivating game! Gameplay is simple enough to catch on quickly, but leaves lots of room to involve complex strategy and subtlety.
Jean H –
Great family game, 6-year-olds can play as well
We are a board-game family; and we love this game. This game seems intimidating due to the booklet included for instructions, but the instructions itself is on just a few pages and the rest is used for definitions and additional clarification. The game says it’s for players 10 years old and older. However, my 6-year-old in first grade was able to play this game well; and now considers it her favorite game. She was the winner for the first game; and I won the second game. She tested for reading at a grade above (second grade) so that might help. She also was able to play Rummikub (which is recommended for 8 years old and older) starting at age 4 and beat us. So…if you have some little ones who are good at boardgames, this is a fun one that involves lots of strategy and a bit of luck.
Ak –
Great and occupying game
Amazing game to spend quality time with friends and family. Typically takes 2 hours for 4 player game and very occupying.
GGFQ –
Classic boardgame
Fun game, it can take a little too long sometimes. We played a bunch of times before getting tired
Let Me Say This: –
We got the Catan board game as a family activity, and it’s quickly become a favorite in our house. It’s perfect for when we want something more engaging than a quick card game but not as exhausting as Monopoly. The game is all about building settlements, trading resources, and strategizing your way to victory. My husband and I enjoy the strategy, while the kids (ages 11 and 13) get a kick out of outsmarting us with their trades.The setup takes a little time, but once you’ve got the hang of it, it’s pretty straightforward. We love that the board changes each time you play, so it doesn’t feel repetitive. There’s also a lot of friendly competition – though “friendly” gets tested when someone blocks a road or refuses a trade!Games can take about an hour or more, which makes it a nice choice for family nights when we have the time to sit down together. Catan keeps everyone thinking, laughing, and occasionally groaning (usually me when I lose). Highly recommend it for families with older kids who enjoy a bit of strategy and a lot of fun.
Ramani Davare –
Super fun game to play with friends or family! The product was delivered in good condition with all the necessary components of the game.
Mike –
Wonderful game, and never gets old. Well priced and beautifully designed and made.
AlisonDante –
Love that it’s strategic, but also super interactive. Try to remain friends after this game 😀 Print quality it great.
Mohamed Hossam –
perfect