How Settlers of Catan changed board games forever
We explain the inspiration behind, development, and history of the board game we now know as Catan.
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If you’re looking for a brief history of The Settlers of Catan, this overview should give you an idea of just how expansive the game has become, and how much care and attention went into its design.
Overcoming the Mickey Mouse hurdle (Image credit: Benjamin Abbott)
Trendsett(l)er(Image credit: Catan Studios)You could say that modern board gaming found its origin in Catan; it kickstarted the ‘Eurogame’ genre, which introduced multiple ways to win, less reliance on randomness, and less player conflict overall. …
