Catan Histories: Rise of the Inkas, along with apps and socks, are coming soon

Catan fans can rejoice as there's a lot of fun announcements for the most deservedly-lauded board games of our era. All of this news comes courtesy of the Catan Newsletter which was chock-full of everything Catan-related that one could possibly imagine. So without further ado, let's talk about the exciting stuff! As far as news goes for the Catan line of standalone games - Game of Thrones Catan had quickly sold out and is being reprinted with an estimated street date of November 2018. There is also a new game in the Catan Histories line, Rise of the Inkas, which is slated to arrive this summer and so far it sounds really cool. In addition to the standard rules of play, each player will have to decline their settlements twice over the course of the game, with the first player to rebuild their third era civilization being the winner. Old, retired settlements will do nothing more than provide resources for you, but they can also be built over by opponents only, so long-term planning is a must! As described via the press release:

"The strategic choices you face in Catan are even more nuanced in Rise of the Inkas. As you approach the pinnacle of a tribe's development, your opponents look for ways to take advantage of your settlements in decline and try to take the best locations for their own! Deciding when to advance your tribe is something that you must carefully consider, for simply rushing to advance can put you in a compromised position as the resources you relied on can be claimed by your opponents."

On the digital front, there's Catan Universe - an online ecosystem for the base game and it's first two expansions that can be played between all supported devices (Android, iOS, Steam, and any web browser). Now it's easier than ever to trade and steal sheep with whoever you want, wherever you want! There's also Catan Stories: Legend of the Sea Robbers. Players control a raven who accompanies three heroes in a choose-your-own-adventure style experience as they face conflicts that shape the future of the island. Last, but certainly not least, there's more Catan-themed merchandise in the shop, including Chocolate Catan and socks! There's a lot of fun things to find in there, especially gift ideas for a board-gamer in your life. So if ever there was a time when more hexagonal-based strategy goodness was needed in your life, there's a lot to indulge in now. If you're interested in more Catan-related products and news, be sure to check out their website for more information and announcements!