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April 2008
In This Issue
COW goes International! Meet the Moderators!
Catan for your Mobile
Delve Deeper into The Settlers of Catan
New and Upcoming Releases
Quick Links
Catan Online!
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Visit the newest way to experience Catan online at Playcatan.com!
 
cow COW goes International! Meet
the Moderators!

The Catan team has officially launched an English language version of the Catan Online World (COW). A new international community is flourishing under the guidance of international moderators.

Visit our friends at Pulpgamer.com to hear "The COW: Catan Online World, Meet the Moderators" special podcast. The COW: Meet the Moderators, introduces English-speaking Catan players to three new PlayCatan.com or Catan Online World moderators. Kayak Pete, Aero, and Sloejack will be assisting players with questions and help in the English-speaking Catan Online World.

Hear what Pulp Gamer has to say " We are delighted be in discussion today with the Catan Online moderators, KayakPete, Aero, and Sloejack. Each of them are strong community members and add a lot of value to our experience online. They keep the forums in check and spend a lot of time helping new players with the online games. Their guidance has made a positive impact on a lot of players."

For a special interview with the new moderators in the Catan Online World at PlayCatan.com , please follow the link below to listen to Pulp Gamer's "The COW: Catan Online World, Meet the Moderators."


The COW: Catan Online World, Meet the Moderators
 
fi Catan for your Mobile!

Catan for your mobile phone is releasing this month! Catan - "The First Island", the fun strategy game, is now here on mobile to provide gaming fun any time, anywhere. Just like in the original game, up to four players can compete for the most settlements, the longest roads and the largest army. You can trade with each other and claim the precious land with all its resources. If there are no other players available, various Catanians, each with their own individual characteristics, will prove themselves worthy competitors: the pirate Jean, who knows no compromise, Vincent the merchant, who never allows himself to be cheated, Siegfried the knight, who takes what is rightfully his... Find out if you are a really a secret colonialist, confront your rivals and become Lord of Catan!

 
t and b Delve Deeper into The Settlers of Catan!
Reinvent your Catan Experience!
For those of you, who have been eagerly awaiting a new way to experience The Settlers of Catan, we have an exciting announcement. Mayfair Games will be introducing a new game expansion to the Catan line: Catan: Traders and Barbarians™. This deeply rich set of 4 variants and 5 compelling linkable scenarios contains lots of cool new ways to explore Klaus Teuber's award-winning game series. You can now play with just 2 players! With five challenging new scenarios, Catan: Traders & Barbarians provides new intriguing twists on the game which started it all. Look for more about this exciting new addition to the world of Catan coming soon!
 
adaptFeatured Releases
New Release
The Settlers of Catan Pre-2007 Adapter Kit:
For those of you who are attached to your 3rd edition Settlers, The Settlers of Catan™ Pre-2007 Adapter Kit™ is now available. This adapter kit makes the 3rd edition or "pre-2007" products compatible for play and use with the 4th edition Catan products. For more info about the Pre-2007 Adapter Kit please visit the product page on mayfairgames.com.


The Settlers of Catan  Pre-2007 Adapter Kit


diceUpcoming Release
The Catan Dice Game:
Roll, Play, and Settle! Mayfair Games is excited to announce the May 5th release of the all new way to experience the world of Catan, the Catan Dice Game! Complete with six colorful resource dice, the dice game version of The Settlers of Catan
also involves building settlements, roads, cities, and knights. But, you won't be placing any pieces made of wood or plastic on the map. Instead, each player will record these actions on the provided paper sheets which depict a map of the island. To produce resources players roll the resource dice, which have six resources, one on each side of the die, including gold as well!

The Catan Dice Game is a great way to experience Catan quickly or on-the-go. The game is small and portable so it can be taken with you practically anywhere. It is also a great game to pass the time in between games of the Catan board and card games. The Catan Dice Game can also be played all by yourself, in case you want to experience Catan even when no opponent is present! Most importantly, the Catan Dice Game is a fun and new way to experience The Settlers of Catan.

Until next month...
Thank you for reading the Catan News Wire. We appreciate your readership!

Sincerely,

The Catan Team