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Interviewing ThePhantomCatan

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

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

Interview Series 4: US National Champion Bo Peng

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

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

Meilleurs Sites Internet pour Jouer Catan Gratuitement

Meilleurs Sites Internet pour Jouer Catan Gratuitement

Aujourd'hui, nous allons lister les meilleurs jeux Catan gratuits sur différentes plateformes. Nous examinerons également ce qui rend ces jeux bons, ainsi que les raisons pour lesquelles les joueurs de Catan ne les fréquentent pas autant.

Catan House Rules

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

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

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 Series 2: Catan Strategies With Treeckosaurus

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

Interview Series 1: DyLighted

Interview Series 1: DyLighted

Interview with YouTuber Dylighted. Dylighed is a Catan regional champion and content creator, and he explains the Catan strategies that put him at the top of the game.

Colonist 101: How to Play

Colonist 101: How to Play

Whether you’re new to the Settlers of Catan board game or a veteran player new to our online game Colonist, we have you covered with this quick start guide.

Settlers of Catan: A Chronological History

Settlers of Catan: A Chronological History

Learn the unique history of the most popular board game in the world -Settlers of Catan.

Best Sites to Play Catan Online

Best Sites to Play Catan Online

Today we will be listing down the best free to play Catan games on different platforms. We will also be taking a look at what makes these games good, as well as the reasons why Catan players don’t frequent them that much.

Ranked 1v1 Strategy

Ranked 1v1 Strategy

Want to learn how to crush your opponents at Colonist ranked 1v1 games? Read on!