Netflix Secures Global Rights to Beloved Board Game 'Catan'

In a major move, Netflix has secured the global rights to the popular board game 'Catan'. The streaming platform is now developing a variety of projects based on the beloved game, spanning film, scripted and unscripted television, as well as animation.

The 'Catan' projects will be produced by a team that includes Darren Kyman from game publisher Asmodee, Pete Fenlon of Catan Studios (an Asmodee studio), and Guido and Benjamin Teuber, the sons of 'Catan' inventor Klaus Teuber. Roy Lee of Vertigo Entertainment will also serve as a producer.

Asmodee CEO Thomas Koegler expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating that 'Catan' has become a gateway to modern board gaming for millions of people worldwide. He believes this collaboration with Netflix will help the game reach an even larger audience and showcase the richness of its universe.

Launched in 1995 under the name 'The Settlers of Catan', the game has since become a global phenomenon, selling over 45 million copies and being translated into more than 40 languages. In the game, players must acquire resources and grow their settlements on the fictional island of Catan, ultimately competing to earn the most victory points.

The Teuber brothers, co-CEOs of Catan GmbH, expressed their excitement about this new chapter, stating that their father's vision of creativity, strategy, and human connection will now be brought to life on a global stage through storytelling on Netflix.