The Settlers of Catan Board Game, circa 1996
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In Settlers of Catan, players trade resources and build settlements across a remote, uncharted island. Quick play, clear rules, and an ever-changing experience contributed to the game's popularity. Introduced in Germany in 1995, Settlers of Catan won every major German gaming award and sold 400,000 copies its first year. The game was released in the United States to high acclaim in 1996.
In Settlers of Catan, players trade resources and build settlements across a remote, uncharted island. Quick play, clear rules, and an ever-changing experience contributed to the game's popularity. Introduced in Germany in 1995, Settlers of Catan won every major German gaming award and sold 400,000 copies its first year. The game was released in the United States to high acclaim in 1996.
Artifact
Board game (Game set)
Date Made
circa 1996
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Illinois, Niles
Creator Notes
Designed by Klaus Teuber in Germany and distributed by Mayfair Games Inc. of Niles, Illinois. Made in the United States.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2021.90.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Plastic
Paper (Fiber product)
Wood (Plant material)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 2.125 in (Packaging)
Width: 11.625 in (Packaging)
Length: 9.5 in (Packaging)
Inscriptions
on top of packaging: The / Settlers / of Catan / TM / Klaus Teuber / M / MAYFAIR / GAMES / (R) / 483 on front, sides and back of packaging: The / Settlers / of Catan / TM / M / MAYFAIR / GAMES / (R) / 483 on bottom of packaging: The / Settlers / of Catan / Made in the U.S.A. / (C) 1996 Mayfair Games. All rights reserved. / 483 / In SETTLERS OF CATAN, groups of / settlers try to become the domi- / nant group on a remote island by / building settlements and cities / across its uncharted wilderness. Each / player tries to guide their 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 excel- / lent game for players of all skill levels. / CONTENTS: / 37 Hexagons / 120 raw Material Cards / 36 Development Cards / 2 Special Cards / Game figures (4 colors) / 18 Counters / 2 Dice / M / MAYFAIR / GAMES / (R) / German Game / of the Year / 1995 / 5641 W. Howard Street / Niles, IL 60714 / 847/647-9650 / mayfair@aol.com / www.coolgames.com / RETAIN THIS PACKAGE / FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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