You can play the ‘Settlers of Catan’ board game with your friends online for free

By Eul Basa on March 28th, 2020

While the world waits behind closed doors for the coronavirus pandemic to pass, many people are running out of activities to occupy themselves with. As it turns out, watching Netflix, playing video games, and endless scrolling through social media feeds can get old real quick. In order to survive these trying times, one must find a healthy rotation of activities to keep things fresh for the long-run. A must-add for your list? The Settlers of Catan digital game.

Settlers of Catan is a strategy board game that involves acquiring resources, building roads and settlements, and robbing fellow players in order to score victory points. The hexagon-tiled board represents the land you must conquer in order to win the game, but be wary—to outsmart your opponents, one must use clever positioning on the board and manage his or her resources effectively.

The entire CATAN universe is available for Android, iOS, Mac, and Windows, so you can enjoy the original board game on your smartphone, tablet or PC. The best part? It's completely free to download.

"Play online against your friends anywhere in the world or challenge the strong computer opponents in an offline game. No matter which variant you prefer, CATAN offers thrilling gameplay," reads the digital game's website.

The digital game is a great way to interact with your friends while social distancing. Some people have even used video-calling services (such as Zoom) while they play so they can see each other and communicate strategies, however, such an option may be best if all players are using PCs. Serious players can also buy Catan Gold inside the game to unlock special features and expansion packs. 100 pieces of Catan Gold are $1.

To download the game, visit the digital game's website or search for "CATAN Universe" in your device's app store.

Photo by Catan.com