Welcome to the Settlers of Catan page! This guide covers the rules, setup, and how to play using Tabletop Simulator (TTS).
Settlers of Catan is a resource management and trading board game where players compete to build settlements, cities, and roads on the island of Catan. Victory comes through strategy, negotiation, and a bit of luck with dice rolls.
🏝️ Objective: Be the first player to reach 10 Victory Points.
🔢 Players: 3-4 (Standard)
⏳ Playtime: ~60-90 minutes
🎭 Genres: Strategy, Trading, Resource Management
Assemble the board using the hexagonal terrain tiles and number tokens.
Each player chooses a color and takes:
Initial placement (very important!):
On your turn, complete the following:
Spend resources to:
Tip: Settlements must be 2 roads apart from each other.
The first player to reach 10 VP on their turn wins the game!
Q: Can I play with 5-6 players?
➡ Only with the 5-6 player expansion mod, which may require a separate TTS mod.
Q: What if we run out of resource cards?
➡ Follow the base game rule: no resource is gained if the supply is empty.
Q: Can I undo a move in TTS?
➡ Yes! Use the TTS undo button (Ctrl+Z) if something is moved accidentally.
🔹 Good luck, and may your roads be long and your dice roll fair! 🛤️🏝️