Fair Catan Boards, this time with resources!
So you lost a Catan game despite being the best player? Surely the game was not fair to begin with! Don’t despair (or start to be afraid!) I’m on a […]
Settlers of Catan
The Catan development card cost simulator: The app
As I wrote in an earlier post, or discussed with some readers, writing apps based on the content I develop for this blog was always something I had in mind. […]
What is the strategic value of each Catan resources?
As any competitive Catan player will tell you, the beginning of the game is crucial. The first settlements usually having a major impact on the rest of the game. A […]
The fair Catan board quest
One recurrent topic among regular Catan players is what constitutes a fair (or unfair) initial setup. But the definition of fairness vary from player to player…. Some people prefer a […]
What is a balanced Catan board?
With more than 22 million copies sold since its creation, Catan is, without doubt, one of the most played board games in the world. There are many reasons for the […]
The 143 Ways to win at Catan – Part III
After carefully studying the cheapest way to win, you were determined to blow your opponents out of the water with your newly minted and cost effective strategy. But somehow, your […]
The 143 ways to win at Catan – Part II
Are you feeling that glorious victories that should be yours are unduly stolen by some lucky friends on a regular basis? Do you feel the cards are always against you? […]
The 102 ways to win at Catan – Part I
With your numerous settlements and cities built around the island, your nascent empire is gaining momentum. Every turn, you receive plenty of resources, and your extensive road network establishes your […]
Analyzing Settlers of Catan
Welcome to Board Game Analysis! For my first real article, I decided to explore one of the most popular board game: The Settlers of Catan! It’s the first modern game I […]