Catan Studio is a board game publisher best known for its flagship product, Settlers of Catan, which was first published in Germany in 1995. The game has since been published in more than 40 languages, sold over 30 million copies, and won numerous awards. Catan Studio produces a variety of other board games and expansions, as well as digital adaptations for various platforms.
Settlers of Catan was first published in Germany in 1995 by Klaus Teuber and his company, Franckh-Kosmos Verlags-GmbH & Co. It was later licensed to Mayfair Games for publication in the United States and Canada.
In 2011, Catan Studio was formed as a subsidiary of the Catan GmbH to oversee the creation and development of games in the Catan universe.
In 2016, Asmodee acquired the worldwide publishing and commercial rights to the Catan brand.
Catan Studio continues to release new expansions and standalone games in the Catan universe, as well as collaborations with other game designers.
A popular board game designed by Alan R. Moon and published by Days of Wonder.
A cooperative board game designed by Matt Leacock and published by Z-Man Games.
A deck-building card game designed by Donald X. Vaccarino and published by Rio Grande Games.
A classic board game where players compete to build and expand their settlements on an island. Players collect resources and trade with each other to improve their positions.
An expansion to Settlers of Catan that allows players to explore the seas around the island and discover new territories.
An expansion to Settlers of Catan that adds a new level of complexity and strategy as players compete to protect their cities from invading barbarians.
A standalone game in the Catan universe where players explore space and build space stations and outposts.
A simplified version of Settlers of Catan designed for children aged 6 and up.
Settlers of Catan is a popular board game where players compete to build and expand their settlements on an island. Players collect resources and trade with each other to improve their positions.
Catan Studio produces a variety of other board games and expansions, as well as digital adaptations for various platforms. Some popular games include Catan: Seafarers, Catan: Cities & Knights, and Catan: Starfarers.
Yes, Settlers of Catan can be played with two players using a special set of rules. However, the game is designed to be played with three to four players for the best experience.
Yes, there are multiple mobile versions of Settlers of Catan available for iOS and Android devices. These include a standalone app as well as expansions and scenarios that can be added to the base game.
Settlers of Catan is recommended for players aged 10 and up, but children as young as 6 can play with adult supervision. Catan: Junior is a simplified version of the game designed specifically for children aged 6 and up.