The Settlers of Catan is a modern classic among board games due to its random board layouts, terrific player interaction, and a nice combination of skill and luck. Here are some resources for players of The Settlers of Catan.
Settlers of Catan - Profile
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I believe The Settlers of Catan is one of the 50 most culturally and historically significant games published since 1800.
Settlers of Catan - Review
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When Settlers of Catan won the Spiel des Jahres (Germany's Game of the Year) award in 1995, few Americans knew how much fun was in store for them. Today, the game continues to be amazingly popular. The random board, constant player interaction, delicate mix of skill and luck, and quick play time (about 90 minutes) make Settlers a wonderful family game.
How to Win at The Settlers of Catan
The Settlers of Catan is a game about resources. You roll dice to see who gathers what resources, and try to make the best use of your resources. While the dice may leave plenty of luck in the game, you can increase your chances of winning if you know how to use your resources. These tips from contributing writer Seth Brown will help you win your next game of Settlers of Catan.Initial Placement Strategies
Before starting a game of The Settlers of Catan, you must choose two locations for your starting settlements. These two decisions may seem small, but they have a huge impact on your chances to win the game. Contributing writer Seth Brown has some suggestions on what to keep in mind when choosing where to place your initial settlements.Catan Dice Game - Review
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Catan Dice Game is a quick-playing, lightweight game set in the popular Settlers of Catan universe. Players use six dice to roll for resources (brick, lumber, wool, grain, ore or gold) which are then used to build roads, settlements, cities and knights. There are multiple strategies to pursue, and although players who take big risks can dominate, they can also fail spectacularly.
Simply Catan - Review
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Simply Catan is a streamlined version of The Settlers of Catan. If you like strategy board games, playing Settlers of Catan is a must -- and Simply Catan is the best way to get introduced to the game.
Best Settlers of Catan Games and Expansions
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The Settlers of Catan is a worldwide phenomenon. These are my picks for the best Settlers of Catan games and expansions, including The Seafarers of Catan.
Klaus Teuber - Game Designer Biography
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Klaus Teuber is best known for designing The Settlers of Catan, but many of his other games have also been very successful. Read more about the man behind The Settlers of Catan in this biography.
