999games Catan basic game - board game

Imagine yourself in the age of discovery: after a long, hardship-filled voyage, your ships have discovered the coast of an unknown island. The island is called Catan! But you're not the only explorer. Other intrepid sailors have also landed on the coast of Catan: the race for colonization has begun! The women and men of your expedition establish the first two settlements. Fortunately, the land is fertile and rich in resources. You build roads and new villages, which grow into cities. Will you succeed in becoming the dominant power on Catan? Barter dominates life on Catan. Some resources are plentiful, others are scarce. You trade ore for wool, and brick for wood—depending on what you need for your next construction project. Proceed with caution! Build your settlements in the right places and trade wisely. This will increase your chances of winning. Your fellow players are also smart.

The latest edition of the popular trading game. The game now includes miniatures and the artwork has been completely redesigned. This way, you can immerse yourself even more in the world of Catan!

In 1999, this popular trading game was voted Toy of the Year. The game is fun for everyone because of its interaction, element of luck, and tactical possibilities.

You start with two villages on a variable game board with fields, meadows, hills, mountains, and forests. On your turn, you roll two dice to determine who receives resources. This depends on the position of your villages. Then you can trade with the bank or with your fellow players. You don't receive all types of resources, and you need them to build new villages, roads, and cities. You can also buy development cards to perform special actions. There's also a robber roaming around plundering some landscapes.

Villages and towns not only provide resources but are also worth points. Development cards, the longest continuous route, and the largest knight force also earn points. The first player to reach 10 points wins the game instantly!