Welcome to the unexplored island of Catan! As you and your fellow explorers gaze across the uninhabited landscape of hexagonal tracts of terrain, you quickly realize that this unique land arrangement provides ample space for each of you to put down roots. You race off to establish your respective communities by gathering resources from nearby terrain, building your infrastructure, and nurturing trade relationships. Watch out for surprises! Your rivals can block your path or send the robber to plunder your wealth! The latest release for CATAN comes thirty years after the introduction of the original game from Klaus Teuber. While CATAN's 6th edition maintains its essential mechanics, many of the game's creative components have been re-envisioned to provide additional ease and functionality. The game's rulebook now features more imagery, and easy graphic examples that simplify the learning process. The game also features revamped art, from updated packaging to enhanced game components. The new premium square format box is finished with updated lid art, which paints a richer picture of the settings, immersing the player in the adventure they are about to embark on.