CATAN New Energies - Board Game

CATAN – New Energies Board Game | Standalone Strategy Game | 3–4 Players | Ages 14+ | Sustainable Edition

CATAN – New Energies brings the world’s most iconic strategy board game into the 21st century, challenging players to balance economic growth with environmental responsibility. Set on a modernised island of Catan, this standalone CATAN experience asks a timely question: will you invest in clean, renewable energy—or rely on cheaper fossil fuels and risk ecological disaster?

Built on the classic CATAN mechanics of resource harvesting, trading, and building, New Energies introduces innovative gameplay elements including power plants, energy tokens, pollution events, and environmental consequences that affect every player at the table. Early reliance on fossil fuels may accelerate growth, but it increases pollution, triggering disruptive events that can cripple resource production. Transition to renewable energy and you’ll unlock rewards for sustainable strategies and long-term planning.

This edition features striking modern artwork by Ian O’Toole, transforming the familiar island of Catan from its Viking roots into a contemporary landscape shaped by industry, science, and environmental choices. Players must negotiate, adapt, and monitor global pollution levels together—because if catastrophe strikes, the most sustainable player may be the ultimate winner, even if they weren’t leading on points.

CATAN – New Energies is not just a strategy game, but a meaningful conversation starter. Thoughtfully produced, the English edition is assembled in the USA using sustainably sourced wood and paper, with no plastic components, reducing environmental impact while maintaining premium quality. Perfect for experienced CATAN fans and strategy gamers looking for a deeper, more thematic challenge.

Key Features:
• Standalone CATAN game – no base game required
• Modern energy and sustainability theme
• New mechanics: power plants, pollution, events, and energy management
• Multiple paths to victory, including sustainability-based win conditions
• Environmentally responsible production with no plastic pieces

Game Details:
Players: 3–4
Playing Time: 90 minutes
Age Range: 14+
Language: English
Game Type: Strategy / Resource Management / Negotiation

Box Contents:
19 land hexes
18 number discs
6 double-sided sea frames
95 resource cards
20 science cards
25 development cards
4 player boards
2 special victory point tiles
16 cities, 20 towns, 48 roads
4 VP markers
1 environmental inspector
20 energy tokens
1 global footprint marker
79 event discs
24 fossil fuel power plants
36 renewable power plants
4 warehouse tiles
1 event disc bag
10 hazard tokens
3 player piece boxes
2 dice