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The Catan development card cost simulator: The app

February 22, 2023February 24, 2023 Player One

As I wrote in an earlier post, or discussed with some readers, writing apps based on the content I develop for this blog was always something I had in mind. […]

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What is the strategic value of each Catan resources?

January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 Player One

As any competitive Catan player will tell you, the beginning of the game is crucial. The first settlements usually having a major impact on the rest of the game. A […]

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The fair Catan board quest

July 29, 2020January 30, 2023 Player One

One recurrent topic among regular Catan players is what constitutes a fair (or unfair) initial setup. But the definition of fairness vary from player to player…. Some people prefer a […]

Unbalanced Catan Board
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What is a balanced Catan board?

February 21, 2020April 10, 2024 Player One

With more than 22 million copies sold since its creation, Catan is, without doubt, one of the most played board games in the world. There are many reasons for the […]

143 Ways To Win At Catan
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The 143 Ways to win at Catan – Part III

May 31, 2017June 2, 2017 Player One

After carefully studying the cheapest way to win, you were determined to blow your opponents out of the water with your newly minted and cost effective strategy. But somehow, your […]

143 Ways To Win At Catan
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The 143 ways to win at Catan – Part II

April 27, 2017May 31, 2017 Player One

Are you feeling that glorious victories that should be yours are unduly stolen by some lucky friends on a regular basis? Do you feel the cards are always against you? […]

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The 102 ways to win at Catan – Part I

April 6, 2017September 22, 2020 Player One

With your numerous settlements and cities built around the island, your nascent empire is gaining momentum. Every turn, you receive plenty of resources, and your extensive road network establishes your […]

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Analyzing Settlers of Catan

April 6, 2017January 18, 2023 Player One

Welcome to Board Game Analysis! For my first real article, I decided to explore one of the most popular board game: The Settlers of Catan! It’s the first modern game I […]

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