GAMES Magazine 1999, Spiel Des Jahres (Game of the Year) 1995, Deutscher SpielePreis (German Prize for Games) 1st place 1995!!! In Settlers of Catan players try to be the dominant force on the island of Catan by building settlements, cities, and roads.
In Settlers of Catan, groups of settlers try to become the dominant group on a remote island by building settlements and cities across its uncharted wilderness.
Turn a sheep, lumber, rocks and some grain into a settlement, bricks and wood into road, or try to complete other combinations for more advanced buildings and services.
Take advantage of trades with other players, or at local seaports to get commodities you might lack. The first player to gain 10 points from a combination of roads, settlements, and special cards wins.
Each player tries to guide his/her settlers to victory by clever building and trading. Building is based on resources that you gain based on where you build and the roll of the dice. This combination of strategy and luck makes Settlers an excellent game for players of all skill levels.