Two new CATAN releases land in SA
There are board games, and then there is Catan, the game that has turned “I’ll trade you sheep for brick” into a phrase that can either build friendships or test them severely. Since its arrival Read More
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Love in the time of Catan: Why board games might just be your best date yet
Dating in 2026 often feels like trying to order lunch from a menu written in emojis. Between apps, ghosting, breadcrumbing, speed dates and algorithmic matchmaking, sparking real connection is harder than ever. Enter the humble Read More
Catan: The classic boardgame with a growing fandom
What started as a clever board game from Germany has grown into a global phenomenon. Catan, the beloved game of trading, building, and settling, has become a staple in households around the world—and now, it’s Read More
The great indoors: Turning winter days into play days
When the clouds roll in and the weather turns moody, there’s no need to feel stuck inside. Instead, embrace The Great Indoors and create your own adventures. Think obstacle courses, board games, card games and Read More
How to win at Catan
There are different ways to reach ten points in Catan, the number of points required to beat your opponents and taste sweet victory. Whether you earn points via the Longest Road, the Largest Army, building Read More
Join the Catan: Connect the World event on June 28
On June 28, thousands of people all over the world will be playing Catan concurrently. It will be the first global board game event where players in 35 countries play at the same time. The Read More
From Comic Con Africa to Catan Road to World Championships 2024
Do you have the grit, the guts, the sheer luck to be South Africa’s Catan Champion? At this year’s Comic Con Africa, Unplug Yourself will be hosting the 2023 Nationals event where the winner will Read More
Settling into Catan
Proclaimed as one of the most addictive games ever invented, Catan is widely played by young and old, both far and wide. Families and friends bond over Catan with its world of intrepid settlers, roads, Read More
SA attending CATAN World Championship in Malta in November
South African representative, Brett Anderson, will compete with the best CATAN players from all over the world as they gather in Valletta, Malta, from November 19-20, 2022, to crown the next world champion during the Read More