The Settlers of Catan is a board game, but not like Monopoly or Candy Land. At its heart, the The Settlers of Catan is about cooperation and discovery, and players are not eliminated as the game progresses.
Settlers is one of the hot games of 2009, but it was first introduced in Germany in 1995. That same year it won the prestigious Spiel des Jahres (Game of the Year). Since that time many expansion packs and variations have been released, including electronic versions. The timelessness of the game is one reason why it is a hit for this holiday season.
The action takes place on the island of Catan. Players explore the terrain, build settlements and compete for resources. However, this is all done in a non-violent manner and players are not eliminated. You don’t win through destroying your neighbor’s resources or attacking them. Bargaining with fellow players by planning ahead and striking deals is the key to coming out ahead.
The Settlers of Catan is in a constant state of flux at every turn, because the island is discovered during play. Sometimes this is good for you, other times it is not. That is why the spirit of cooperation is so important. In simple terms, each player can benefit from the deals they make and is likely to do poorly if they try to go it alone.
Unlike other board games, the Settlers of Catan is a different experience every time it’s played. It is easy to learn but has a depth that makes it endearing. Plus, there are plenty of variations and expansions available, allowing you to explore a whole new world, instead of a "simple board game".
Take someone along on the trip to Catan for the holidays, and you will find they want to keep going back. This is one game that is destined to quickly become a family favorite.
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 Settlers of Catan W 5 6 Player Expansion Mayfair Games  US $69.99
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 Settlers of Catan Cities Knights Expansion US $77.77
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 Settlers of Catan Seafarers 5 6 Expansions US $111.11
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 Settlers of Catan Traders Barbarians Expansion US $77.77
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 Settlers of Catan Seafarers Expansion 4th Edition US $77.77
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 Settlers of Catan Traders Barbarians 5 6 Player US $111.11
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 Settlers of Catan Cities Knights 5 6 Expansions US $111.11
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 Settlers of Catan Board Game 4th Edition Mayfair US $29.95
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 Settlers of Catan Das Buch English translation RARE US $299.99
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 OEJ The Settlers of Catan 5 6 Player Extension Lot US $31.50
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 3rd Ed Settlers of Catan 5 6 Player Expansion US $17.26
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 GenCon 2010 Red Dice Bag Settlers of America Catan US $.99
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 Settlers Of Catan Mayfair Board Game 483 NIB Sealed Box US $35.00
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 Settlers of Catan 5 6 Player Expansion Board Game NEW US $19.95
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 Settlers of Catan 3D Treasure Chest Limited Edition NEW US $319.97
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 Settlers of Catan Board Game US $15.50
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 The Settlers of Zarahemla Game Mayfair Games Catan US $6.01
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 The Settlers of Catan game Brand New Sealed in box US $6.50
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 The Kids of Catan Board Game Mayfair 2006 Settlers Nice US $24.99 |
 SETTLERS OF CATAN GAME 5 6 PLAYER EXPANSION NEW SEAL US $49.99
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 Settlers of Catan Cities and Knights 5 6 Player Exp US $49.99
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 Settlers of Catan Seafarers of Catan 5 6 Player Exp US $49.99
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 Settlers of Catan US $23.15
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 10th Anniversary Settlers of Catan 3 D Special Edition US $250.00
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 Settlers of Catan Cities and Knights Mayfair NEW US $24.99
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 Settlers of Catan Seafarers Expansion 4th Edition NEW US $24.99
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 Settlers of Catan All Expansions 8 Game Mega Bundle US $179.97
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 Settlers of Catan Gallery Edition US $4.00
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 Catan Histories Settlers of America US $11.00
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 Settlers of Catan 5 6 Player Exp Game New 4th Edition US $16.00
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 Settlers of Catan Seafarers 5 6 Player Extension NEW US $52.49
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 Settlers of Catan expansion cities knights 5 6 frame US $.99
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 Settlers of Catan Seafarers Cities Knights Extensions US $132.99
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 Catan Histories Settlers of America Trails to Rails US $44.00
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 Settlers of Catan 4th Edition Mayfair Games Brand New US $33.60
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 Settlers of Catan 4th Edition Mayfair Brand New US $37.88
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 Settlers of Catan 3 Core 5 6 Expansion Board Game NEW US $149.99
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 Settlers of Catan Seafarers Expansion 3 4 Players NEW US $29.99
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 SETTLERS OF CATAN CARD GAME EXPANSION SET US $16.00
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 Settlers of Catan 5 6 Player Extension Mayfair NEW US $.99
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 Settlers of Catan card game family game new US $19.99
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 Settlers Of Catan Card Game Expansion Set Brand New US $19.47
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 Catan Histories Settlers of America Trails to Rails US $48.88
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 Settlers of Catan Fishermen of Catan Mayfair Games US $1.99
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 Settlers of Catan Cities Knights and 5 6 Player US $51.88
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 Settlers of Catan 4th Edition BRAND NEW US $33.60
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 Catan Histories Settlers Of America Trails To Rails US $44.87
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 SETTLERS OF CATAN PRE 2007 ADAPTER KIT US $8.00
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 Settlers of Catan Border Edge Frame 3 4 Player Game BLK US $15.00
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 SETTLERS OF CATAN FISHERMAN OF CATAN EXPANSION US $3.20
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 The Settlers of Catan Brand New Factory Sealed US $20.00
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 SETTLERS OF CATAN THE GREAT RIVERS OF CATAN EXPANSION US $2.40
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 Settlers of Catan Seafarers of Catan New 4th Edition US $33.60
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 Settlers of Catan Game 56 Player Expansion NEW US $15.98
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 The Settlers of Catan Seafarers NEW SEALED US $33.60
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 Settlers of Catan 5 6 Player Extension Mayfair NEW US $19.85
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 Settlers of Catan 5 6 Player Extension 2 Pack 4th Ed US $49.60
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 Settlers of Catan 5 6 Player Extension 4th Edition US $52.49
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 Catan Histories Settlers of America Trails to Rails NEW US $44.88
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 Settlers of Catan Fishermen of Catan w Games Qrtrly 12 US $1.99
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 The Settlers of Catan 5 6 Player Extension New 4th Ed US $16.00
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 NEW Settlers of Catan Board Game US $43.50
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 The Settlers of Catan 5 6 Player Extension NEW Sealed US $16.00
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 Settlers of Catan Board Game 4th Edition Brand New US $35.97
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 4th Edition Settlers of Catan Laser Cut Game Frame BLUE US $20.00
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 NEW SETTLERS OF CATAN BOARD GAME 4th edition US $33.60
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 Settlers of Catan Game Cards Mayfair 4th Edition NEW US $7.20
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 Brand NEW The Settlers of Catan 5 6 Player Extension US $15.99
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 Settlers of Catan AND 5 6 Expansion Revised by Mayfair US $58.50
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 Settlers of Catan The Great River of Catan New Sealed US $2.50
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 Settlers of America Catan Histories Board Strategy Game US $50.95
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 The Settlers of Catan Seafarers 5 6 Player Expansion US $15.99
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 SETTLERS OF CATAN 4TH EDITION AND 5 6 PLAYER EXPANSION US $49.60
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 Settlers of Catan Great River Expansion NEW US $2.40
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 Catan Histories Settlers of the Stone Age t A t US $36.75
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 SETTLERS OF CATAN ARTISANS BENEFACTORS EXPANSION US $4.80
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 Seafarers of Catan Blue Game Frame Settlers Variation US $29.99
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 SETTLERS OF CATAN 5 6 PLAYER E MFG3062 US $14.00
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 Settlers of Catan t A t US $28.50
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 Settlers of Catan Border Edge Frame 5 6 Player Game BLK US $20.00
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 Seafarers of Catan 5 6 Expansion Revised Settlers NEW US $58.50
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 The Settlers of Catan Replacement Card Deck New US $8.99
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 NEW 2 Sealed Card Packs Settlers of Catan Card Game US $10.00
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 The Settlers of Catan Board Game 4th Edition New US $33.60
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 Settlers of Catan Pre 2007 Adapter Kit Frame Ports NEW US $8.99
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 Settlers of Catan board game family US $42.00
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 Settlers of Catan 3D Treasure Chest BRAND NEW NO BOX US $279.97
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 NEW The Kids of Catan Board Game Kids Settlers of Catan US $44.75
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 Settlers of Catan 4 Core Game Bundle Board Game NEW US $134.99
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 The Settlers of Catan Mayfair Games US $34.95
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 Settlers of Catan Mayfair Games 4th Edition Brand New US $33.60
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 Catan Histories Settlers of America Trails to Rails US $50.42
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 Settlers of Catan Core Game Seafarers Board Game NEW US $67.98
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 Settlers of Catan Core Seafarers 5 6 Players Board US $99.99
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The Settlers of Catan List Price: $49.99 Sale Price: $32.75 Average Rating:   |
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The Settlers of Catan from Mayfair Games is an award-winning strategy game where players collect resources and use them to build roads, settlements and cities on their way to victory. The board itself is variable, making each game a little different from the next... |
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The Settlers of Catan 5-6 Player Extension List Price: $24.99 Sale Price: $15.00 Average Rating: |
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Now five to six players can explore and settle Catan! The 5-6 Player Expansion for The Settlers of Catan allows you to add up to two more opponents without sacrificing ease of play. Designed for five or six players, it adds even more drama to the award-winning game of discovery, settlement, conflict, and commerce... |
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Settlers of Catan 4th Edition Bundle List Price: $62.00 Sale Price: $49.59 Average Rating: |
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Games Quarterly #12 with Settlers of Catan Fishermen of Catan (Spring 2007, 12) Sale Price: $19.99 |
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Settlers of Catan: Seafarers of Catan, Catan: Cities List Price: $19.99 Sale Price: $19.99 |
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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Seafarers of Catan, Catan: Cities |
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Settlers of Catan: Catan Logo Playing Card Deck Sale Price: $9.20 |
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Playing Cards: Settlers of Catan Logo Sale Price: $5.99 |
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52-card poker-size playing card deck with the Catan logo on the back. Cards are standard face poker size and come in a white windowed box. |
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