Catan
Catan is the landmark trading-and-building board game: gather resources from the island, trade with your rivals, and race to ten victory points with roads, settlements, and cities. It's coming soon to BoardGame Center.
No ads. No sign-up. Just the game.
How it will play
The full loop — dice, resources, trading, building, robber — enforced automatically so you can argue about trades instead of rules. Real-time rooms for 3–4 players, shared with a link.
Frequently asked questions
When will Catan be playable?
It's in the workshop right now. We don't promise dates — we ship when the game feels right. The rest of the site is live today.
What kind of game is Catan?
A resource-management game. Dice produce wood, brick, wheat, sheep, and ore; you trade what you have for what you need and build your way to ten victory points.
How many players does Catan need?
Three to four. You'll open a private room and share a link — no accounts needed for your friends.
Will Catan be free to play?
Yes. Like everything on BoardGame Center: free, no ads, no sign-up. Just the game.
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