The Settlers of Catan
3–4 players • 75 min • ages 10+ • Klaus Teuber • 1995
- Designer
- Klaus Teuber
- Publisher
- Franckh-Kosmos
- First published
- 1995
- Players
- 3–4 players
- Playing time
- 75 min
- Age
- 10+
- Genre
- Card game · German-style board game
How it plays
The Settlers of Catan plays 3–4 players, takes about 75 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 10 and up.
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Where it came from
The Settlers of Catan was designed by Klaus Teuber and first published in 1995 by Franckh-Kosmos in Germany. Teuber, a dental technician by trade, developed the game in his basement, drawing inspiration from the history of Viking settlements. He sought to create an experience that moved away from the common conflict-driven mechanics of the era, favoring resource management, trade, and social negotiation instead.
The game is credited with introducing the 'Eurogame' genre to a global audience, prioritizing player interaction and strategic depth over direct elimination. Its modular board design, which ensures a unique map for every session, was considered innovative at the time of its release. The title received immediate acclaim, winning the prestigious Spiel des Jahres award in 1995 and eventually becoming a cornerstone of modern tabletop gaming culture.
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About The Settlers of Catan
The Settlers of Catan is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 3–4 players • 75 min • ages 10+ • Klaus Teuber • 1995. It's filed under card game and German-style board game. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play The Settlers of Catan?
The Settlers of Catan is a board game for 3–4 players, running about 75 minutes, filed under card game and German-style board game. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — the rulebook is the publisher's to distribute, and their own site is the authoritative source: https://www.catan.com/
How many players is The Settlers of Catan for?
The Settlers of Catan is built for 3–4 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does The Settlers of Catan take to play?
A game of The Settlers of Catan is listed at about 75 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is The Settlers of Catan for?
The Settlers of Catan lists a minimum age of 10. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who designed The Settlers of Catan?
The Settlers of Catan was designed by Klaus Teuber. It's published by Franckh-Kosmos. The catalog gives its publication year as 1995.
Has The Settlers of Catan won any awards?
Yes — the catalog entry for The Settlers of Catan lists Essen Feather, Deutscher Spielepreis and Spiel des Jahres.
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