Catan Studio Catan: New Energies

It’s the 21st Century and Catan is at a crossroads. Long gone is the agrarian society of the island’s Viking ancestors. Today’s Catanians need energy to keep society moving and expanding, but pollution is wreaking havoc on the island. In Catan: New Energies, you must decide: Invest in more expensive clean energy or opt for cheaper fossil fuels and risk disaster for Catan?Catan: New Energies is a standalone game that is rooted in classic mechanics of harvesting, trading, and building. Experience the beloved Catan gameplay with a 21st-century twist, focusing on energy resources and sustainable development. New gameplay elements including power plants, energy tokens, and environmental events add new strategies and stories to a familiar foundation. Players face critical decisions between investing in clean energy or cheaper fossil fuels, impacting the island’s future. Strategize to balance societal needs and environmental impact in a rapidly changing world. Beautiful art by Ian O’Toole brings players from the age of the Vikings into the present day with a striking new rendering of the island of Catan.