Experience the Thrills of CATAN: Sixth Edition
gamesreviews.comCATAN GmbH, CATAN Studio and KOSMOS are thrilled to announce the sixth edition of CATAN, the iconic multiplayer strategy board game that changed the face of board games in modern pop culture. The latest release for CATAN comes 30 years after the introduction of the original game by Klaus Teuber, bringing the beloved game to another generation of players.
About the Game
In CATAN, players take on the roles of adventurers set on building their own community on the uninhabited island of Catan. Players manage resources, build and expand their settlements, and trade with one another, using strategic thinking and clever negotiations to best opponents.
While CATAN’s sixth edition maintains its essential mechanics, many of the game’s creative components have been updated to improve the experience. The game’s rulebook now features more imagery and clear graphical examples, while refined components with cleaner design aid in immersion and gameplay, including evolved eco-friendly box trays and the introduction of organized card holders.
The game also features revamped art, from updated packaging to enhanced game components. The new premium square format box is finished with updated lid art, which paints a rich picture of the game’s scenic settings, immersing the player in the adventure they are about to embark on. Landscapes depicted on the game’s box now contain hexagonal tile elements that evolve over time, forming a narrative across the flagship game and its key expansions that aligns with CATAN’s gameplay and tells the story of the island’s explorers. These vivid images, designed by illustrators Quentin Regnes and Eric Hibbeler, expand into the game’s hex pieces and development cards, infusing added playfulness with more animated scenes, added diversity, and richer imagery across the board.
Design Philosophy
“In designing CATAN’s sixth edition, our goal was to enhance many parts of the player experience without redefining the game play – redesigning our packaging,
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