The Settlers of Catan (aka Catan) - How to Play

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Published 2016-05-07

In this episode we explain how to play The Settlers of Catan from start to finish so once you've watched it, you'll be ready to start playing immediately without having to read the rulebook!

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If you're after specific parts of the rules:
00:34 - box contents
02:22 - board setup
05:33 - placing starting settlements
08:40 - game sequence
12:36 - rolling a seven
15:16 - development cards- progress cards
17:18 - maritime trading posts
18:20 - development cards- knights
18:56 - scoring buildings
19:28 - longest road
20:27 - largest army
20:50 - development cards- victory point cards
21:43 - conclusion
23:22 - outtakes

All Comments (21)

@mitchell_wray 5 years ago

Best explanation I’ve found!!! Thank you so much!
@eheras1 1 year ago

This is the best video on Youtube explaining the ruleset for Catan. Bravo😁
@mrjombi 4 years ago

I just wanted to say I subscribed and I love your game videos. There are hundreds of how to play videos but yours are probably the most interesting to watch. The rules are clear, the graphics sharp and the dialogue entertaining. I enjoy enjoy the bad jokes, so many of these videos out there are so dry that my mind wanders. Please keep up the good work.
@MarkLimb 4 years ago

Thank you for this, a very clear and concise explanation.
@jrruss453 4 years ago

Wow! How great are you guys!? Me, my mom and my son just had a great time playing this game! Thanks
@samig5173 7 years ago

Thank you. Very clear instructions and great quality video and audio. Really appreciate the effort.
@dougarcher37 5 years ago

What a great video. Informative yet entertaining. You folks are very likable and easy to watch. I recently bought an Oculus Go and have the VR version of Settlers of Catan. However I never installed it due to being intimidated by the specter of learning the rules. Your video has motivated me to install it and play. One of my sons who lives several hours away has an Oculus Go as well. He is a gamer like myself. I see some Settlers of Catan in our future. Great effort....well done!
@elifeldman8279 4 years ago

Easily the best Catan explainer on Youtube!
@jeffbergmann9317 4 years ago

Thank You. We were getting bogged down in the rule book. Your video is much more clearer and concise!
@riverseaman81 3 years ago

Well narrated, carefully explained and modeling with the board as u go really helps! Thanks!!
@thedude756 7 years ago

thank you for making the video, it helped so much!
@tombalas7 4 years ago

Excellent step by step directions, thank you :)
@jeromesdeguzman 7 years ago

Thanks, guys! You're helping me a lot in my side job as a coach in a board game cafe here in the Philippines. More videos, please! :D
@TwentyOne_Five 4 years ago

Better than the other explanations available on YouTube!
@SS-wj3lt 4 years ago

Guys.. I am subscribing to your channel... This the the 3rd video of yours I'm watching and you guys explain the best.
@357Dejavu 2 years ago

Very cool. Just got this as a gift. Your love play helped a lot too
@tammywindsor617 2 years ago

Fantastic explanation! Thank you.
@mphenriksen 4 years ago

Great stuff just picked this game up for the family for the quarantine
@oldschoolsolarpower8077 5 years ago

Thank you so much, now I feel like I might actually be able to play this!
@FunWithPuzzles 3 years ago

Very nicely you explained the rules. Thanks for it.