Build, Trade, and Settle in Catan

Claim terrain, barter resources, and race to 10 victory points in this modern classic.

Players: 3–4Ages: 10+Playtime: 60–90 min

Close-up of Catan board and components

Everything you need to start exploring the island of Catan.

Why Catan captivates

Catan blends approachable rules with deep strategy—every turn invites clever trades, smart builds, and bold moves toward victory.

  • Objective: be the first to reach 10 victory points by building settlements, cities, and roads.
Friends playing Catan at a table

Catan features

Trading resources in Catan
Strategic Trading

Negotiate smart deals to turn scarce resources into big plays.

Modular hex map
Modular Island

Shuffle hexes and numbers for a fresh map every session.

Resource management
Tense Resources

Balance wood, brick, sheep, wheat, and ore to outbuild rivals.

Family tabletop fun
Family-Friendly

Easy to learn, engaging for seasoned gamers and newcomers.

Replayable board setup
Endless Replayability

New setups and table dynamics keep Catan fresh.

Quick rules overview
Quick to Learn

Teach in minutes, master over many adventures.


What's in the Catan box

  • 19 terrain hex tiles, 6 sea frame pieces, 9 harbor tokens
  • 18 number tokens and 1 robber
  • 95 resource cards and 25 development cards
  • 4 building cost cards; 2 special cards (Longest Road, Largest Army)
  • 16 cities, 20 settlements, 60 roads (wood)
  • 2 dice and a rulebook

How to play this game

  • Set up the island; place number tokens. Each player places 2 settlements and 2 roads.
  • Roll for production; collect resources from adjacent hexes.
  • Trade with players or use bank/ports to get what you need.
  • Build roads, settlements, cities, or buy development cards for bonuses.
  • Move the robber on 7s or with Knight cards to block opponents.
  • The first player to 10 victory points wins.

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