Why Colonist.io is Going Portrait-First on Mobile Phones

Hey settlers, We wanted to share something that has been brewing behind the scenes—and you might have already noticed it: Colonist is slowly shifting toward a portrait-only experience on mobile phones. And yep—we’ve heard you. Loud and clear. Some of our most loyal players have reached out

Designing Balanced Dice

The “broken” dice algorithm is a highly debated topic. So we researched this comprehensively and we were surprised by the results! “The odds are way too low to roll a 🎲6 three times in a row!” “Look at this distribution, it’s nuts, what are the odds of rolling 🎲4

Colonist Outage – May 4, 2025

Hi everyone. On May 4, our website, mobile app, and Discord activity were all down for about 6 hours. We understand that this is unacceptable, and we sincerely apologize for this incident. What Happened Our domain provider (the company that helps people reach our website) was doing some planned maintenance.

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Colonist.io 2024 Summary

Hey Colonist Community, This is our 6th year live! Thank you for your ongoing support. Your passion and feedback fuels our mission to create the ultimate online settling experience. * In 2024, we grew our playerbase by 1,000,000+ * Colonist also became the largest repository of Catan game data, logging

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Transitioning from Board Game to Colonist.io

Ever feel like your friends and family always gang up on you in Catan? Looking for a new way to enjoy the game without the usual drama? 🎭 Read on...

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3 Strategies to Make Enemies at Catan

Three mischievous tactics to add to your arsenal which can benefit you immensely when the time comes 😈

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Colonist.io 2023 Summary

Hey Colonist Community, This is our 5th year! Thank you for your ongoing support. Your passion and feedback fuels our mission to create the ultimate online settling experience. * In 2023, we grew our playerbase by 1,000,000+ * Colonist became a multiplatform game by launching on Mobile and Discord Activities

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Balancing 7's on 1v1

Discover how Colonist.io uses a unique algorithm to balance the dice rolls in 1v1 matches.

Scheduled Maintenance

Colonist is under scheduled maintenance. During this 60-minute period, the website will be temporarily unavailable. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and patience. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our support team on our Discord server. Thank you for your

You can now play Colonist on Discord!

Colonist is now available to play as a Discord Activity worldwide!

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Join the Colonist Team

🚀 Join a dynamic, flourishing gaming startup at Colonist.io! 🚀

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Colonist Con 2023

Colonist Con is an annual live stream where you can meet the Colonist team, hear about the latest platform updates, and meet content creators!

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Ranked 1v1 - A Comprehensive Strategy Guide

Want to learn how to get better at Colonist ranked 1v1 games? Read on!

Improving the Colonist Trade System

Trading is an integral part of playing Colonist.io, and after listening to community feedback we are excited to share some significant improvements coming to the trade interface! Our goal for improving the trade system is: Redesign the trade system so it's easy to understand for all players. Make sure

Interviewing ThePhantomCatan

My interview with ThePhantomCatan is the fifth in a series of interviews on the Colonist Blog. ThePhantom is the fastest growing Colonist YouTuber, and is well-known for his strategic mind and beautiful thumbnails. I had the pleasure to speak with him, and we covered topics ranging from his opinions on

Catan FAQ

Catan, also known as The Settlers of Catan, is a popular board game that has captured the hearts of millions of players worldwide. Whether you're a seasoned player or a newcomer to the world of Catan, you may have questions about the game's rules, expansions, and strategy. In this post,

Most Popular Catan Expansions

The world of Catan is filled with various expansion packs that add new elements and challenges to the base game. While some players may have their personal favorites, the popularity of each expansion can vary among the player base. In this article, I seek to identify the most popular/most

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Colonist.io 2022 Summary

Hey Colonist Community, We're grateful for all the support the community has provided for Colonist. * In 2019, Colonist was a niche game with a single game mode and only the most hardcore Catan players played. * In 2020, Colonist had 4 expansions and was played by many casual players. * In 2021,

Interview Series 4: US National Champion Bo Peng

My interview with Bo Peng is the fourth in a series of interviews on the Colonist Blog. Bo was the 2021 Catan US national champion, and recently competed in the Catan world championships. He is universally acknowledged to be one of the most highly skilled Catan competitors in the world.

Interview Series 3: Colonist Co-Founder Demiculus

My interview with Demiculus is the third in a series of interviews on the Colonist Blog. Demiculus placed in the top 16 of the Catan World Championships in 2021, is an avid Cities & Knights player, oh, and he is a co-founder of Colonist! Today I had the pleasure of speaking

Catan House Rules

In this article, we will explore some of the most fun house game rules for Catan! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, there's something for everyone in this list of variations on the traditional Catan rules. So grab your friends, your dice, and let's dive into

How We Avoid Downtime

In this blog post, we recap Catan Universe's extended downtime and explain how Colonist avoids these issues.

Announcing New Languages

Colonist is proud to announce that we will be translating our free online alternative to Settlers of Catan into a variety of languages. This will improve the quality of our game for many players around the world.

Interview Series 2: Catan Strategies With Treeckosaurus

Interview with Treeckosaurus about Catan stratetgy. Treeckosaurus is a Catan pro and content creator.

Catan Strategies: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Learn strategies to improve you game! Useful tips for beginners, intermediates, and advanced players.