Catan

First published by Kosmos in Germany, Catan (known earlier as Settlers of Catan) is one of the first German-style board games to achieve popularity outside of Europe. It is a strategic, competitive game in which players represent settlers establishing communities and cities on an island. Catan heralded a boom in modern hobbyist board gaming.  As of 2025, more than 45 million copies of Catan in 40 languages have sold, and the original game—as well as special versions and expansions—have won multiple international game awards.