This position attributes Settlers of Catan's popularity simply to its quality as a game. It points to the major awards it has won, such as Germany's Spiel des Jahres, and to a design built on constant strategy, trading and interaction that keeps every player engaged throughout.
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- Settlers of Catan uniquely engages players throughoutUnlike games where players have to wait for their turn to play, Catan allows people to engage with each other and the game start to finish, requiring constant strategy.
- Settlers of Catan has been internationally recognisedThe game has garnered multiple international awards including the prestigious Spiel des Jahres and the Meeples' Choice Award.