2011 Ludo Award Best Board Game Editor's Choice Winner
2011 Jocul Anului în România Best Game in Romanian Winner
2005 Gra Roku Game of the Year Winner
2004 Hra roku Winner
1996 Origins Awards Best Fantasy or Science Fiction Board Game Winner
1995 Meeples Choice Award Winner
1995 Essener Feder Best Written Rules Winner
1995 Deutscher Spiele Preis Best Family/Adult Game Winner
 
Will you outsmart your opponents and rise to power? The island awaits your command!
Victory points are earned through strategic expansion, longest roads, largest armies, and secret development cards. The first player to reach 10 points claims ultimate victory and becomes the ruler of Catan.
 
As a resourceful settler, your mission is to expand your empire by building settlements, cities, and roads, all while navigating the unpredictable world of resource management.
Each turn begins with a roll of the dice, determining which resources—sheep, wheat, wood, brick, and ore—the island will produce. Use these resources wisely to construct and expand, creating a network of thriving cities and settlements. But beware of the desert's barrenness and the lurking threat of the robber, who can steal your hard-earned resources and disrupt your plans!
The game board is dynamically set up with hexagonal tiles representing different terrains, each producing specific resources. Ports offer valuable trading opportunities, allowing you to swap resources and gain an edge over your rivals. Build roads to connect your settlements, and gather development cards that can bolster your strategy or surprise your opponents.