Catan - Zip! (EN)

Catan - Zip! reimagines the classic Catan experience in a clever portable edition designed for travel without sacrificing the strategic depth that made the game a worldwide phenomenon. This compact version transforms nearly any table into the island of Catan using an innovative draw-and-play map system.

In this beloved strategy game, players gradually develop the island by drawing roads, settlements, and cities directly onto the shared map pad. Every sheet features a different island layout, ensuring each game offers fresh tactical and trading opportunities.

Trading remains at the heart of the experience. Instead of traditional resource cards, players use practical resource tokens to negotiate and exchange materials quickly. Some resources become plentiful while others remain scarce, forcing players to make smart deals and strategic decisions to complete their building plans before opponents do.

Thanks to its compact travel-friendly format, Catan - Zip! is perfect for vacations, cafés, road trips, and spontaneous game nights. Despite the smaller package, the game fully preserves the economic tension, player negotiation, and territorial competition that define the original Catan experience.

You will likely enjoy Catan - Zip! if you love accessible but deep strategy games, player-driven trading systems, and portable tabletop experiences. This edition successfully condenses the core identity of Catan into a highly convenient format.

Interesting fact: Catan is one of the most influential modern board games ever created, with more than 40 million copies sold worldwide since its original release in 1995. This Zip! edition modernizes the experience for travel and on-the-go gaming.

The original game was designed by Klaus Teuber, one of the most important designers in modern tabletop gaming history. This portable version preserves the iconic trading and settlement-building systems while simplifying setup and transportation.

BOX CONTENTS
6 punchboard tile sheets
4 tile holders
1 CATAN map pad with 50 unique maps
4 CATAN themed pens
7 storage boxes
1 reusable travel bag
1 dice shaker
Rulebook

Number of players: 3 to 4
Playing time: 60 to 90 minutes
Age: 10+