“Catan - Cities & Knights”
for PC and Mac
Catan is an easy to play strategy board game for Mac. Found settlements, build roads and prove your trading skills to become Lord of Catan.With the right strategy and a bit of luck, you’ll defeat worthy competitors, such as the combative knight Sean, the shifty pirate Jean, or the cunning merchant Nassir. Game Instructions “Catan - Cities and Knights” is a PC / Mac version of the board game “Catan” Unlike in the Catan Online World - where your opponents are real people - in this version you play against smart computer opponents. In addition to a tutorial and a quick guide in each scenario, the program also includes a comprehensive user's guide as a PDF file.
We are Marianne, Sean and William. Would you like to get to know us better? If so, you should play “Catan – Cities & Knights.” In this game, we are your opponents. And believe me: during the campaign with its 20 different scenarios we won't make things easy for you!
Please note: The game is not available anymore. It has been replaced with the “Catan Universe”
About the game
Finally, the most popular Catan expansion is also available as a PC adaptation with strong computer opponents. It took a long time to fine-tune the artificial intelligence of the computer opponents so that the game would be challenging also for experienced Catan players. For this reason, Klaus Teuber as the designer of the original board game was closely involved in the development, and together with the Catan Online World team the new version was created.
“Catan – Cities & Knights” is a thrilling gaming experience for everyone – fans since day one and first-time players alike.
“Catan – Cities & Knights” is a thrilling gaming experience for everyone – fans since day one and first-time players alike.
There are a total of eight different computer opponents to choose from. The extensive campaign includes many varied scenarios, from the simple Base Game to diverse Seafarers scenarios (Oceania and Heading for New Shores, among others) to Cities & Knights scenarios in combination with Seafarers (Greater Catan C&K, among others).
The individual scenarios of the campaign can be activated step by step; afterwards, you can also play the scenarios individually, using different options such as “Friendly Robber” or “Card Stack”. Spoken story sequences develop the thread of the campaign story. An interactive tutorial helps newcomers get started with the game, and for the skilled player extensive game statistics are available.
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Features & Information
- Catan base game, Seafarers, and Cities & Knights in one game
- Campaign with 20 varied scenarios
- Story sequences between the scenarios, with voice output
- Strong computer opponents
- Game settings can be used in any combination
- Comprehensive tutorial
- Game statistics
Additional Information
Platform: | Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 Mac OS X 10.5 “Leopard,” 10.6 “Snow Leopard,”, 10.7 “Lion,” and 10.8 “Mountain Lion' |
Supplier: | Download-Only Version (Windows/ Mac) |
Publisher: | Catan GmbH |
Developer: | Brettspielwelt GmbH |
Download
Please note:
The game is not available anymore. This means that you can no longer purchase an unlock code for the free trial version.
If you already own an unlock code, you can still use it to unlock the downloadable free trial version for Windows or Mac OS X so that it becomes the full version.
When you start the program for the first time, please use the internal updater to check for updates!
Windows
- Please first install JAVA from https://www.java.com.
- Download Current Version Version 1.231 (~83 MB)
Compatible with Windows XP / Vista / 7
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System Requirements Windows
Pentium IV / Athlon mit 2 GHz or comparable |
512 MB RAM minimum |
Approx. 90 MB hard disc space |
128 MB RAM graphics card |
1024x640 display (minimum) |
Java 1.6 (installed automatically if needed) |
Mac OS X
- Download Current Version 1.231 (~97 MB)
Compatible with Mac OS X 10.5 “Leopard,” 10.6 “Snow Leopard,”
10.7 “Lion,” and 10.8 “Mountain Lion” - As Apple does no longer support the 32 Bit Java version since Catalina, CATAN - Cities & Knights does not run on that version of MacOS and newer.
System Requirements Mac OS X
Recommended: | In Compatibility Mode: | |
---|---|---|
512 MB RAM minimum | Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz or better | PowerPC or Intel Core Duo |
Approx. 90 MB hard disc space | Mac OS X 10.5 “Leopard” or newer, with J2SE 6 | Mac OS X 10.5 “Leopard” or newer, with J2SE 5 |
1024x640 display (minimum) | ||
Mouse with at least 2 buttons |
Game Instructions
“Catan - Cities and Knights” is a PC / Mac version of the board game “Catan” Unlike in the Catan Online World - where your opponents are real people - in this version you play against smart computer opponents.
In addition to a tutorial and a quick guide in each scenario, the program also includes a comprehensive user's guide as a PDF file. You can also download the current version of the guide here:
MacOS
Installation
- Please run the installation while logged into your computer with the user account you later want to use for playing the game.
- 'Catan – Cities & Knights' will be installed into your own home directory, since this is where the game stores its settings and, if necessary, post-installs updates from the Internet.
You will find the installed application 'Catan - Cities & Knights' in your home directory under 'Applications' / 'Catan.'
MacOS Catalina and above
Catan - Cities & Knights requires a 32bit Java version, which unfortunately is no longer supported by Apple since MacOS Catalina.
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Using the Compatibility Mode on Older Macs
'Catan - Cities & Knights' is basically ready to be run on older Macintosh computers with PPC processor using Mac OS 10.5 X 'Leopard.' To run 'Catan - Cities & Knights' on a Mac with a 32 bit Intel processor (Core Duo) or a PPC processor, you have to switch the game to the so-called 'compatibility mode' (unless this was done automatically during installation).
Running 'Catan - Cities & Knights' on an Older Macintosh Computer
How to download laptop video. You can find out about the type of processor you are using by clicking on 'About this Mac' in the 'Apple' menu.
Mac chrome says download in process. If your Mac features one of the following processors:
- PowerPC processor
- Intel Core Duo processor (as opposed to 'Core 2 Duo')
then 'Catan - Cities & Knights' will display the error message shown below:
'Catan - Cities & Knights' should preferably be run with Java 1.6, also known as 'J2SE 6.' However, Java 1.6 is available only for Macintosh computers with Mac OS X 10.5 (until 10.14 Yosemite) and 64 bit processors (Intel Core 2 Duo or newer). https://europeanclever.weebly.com/blog/java-mac-106-8-download.
To run 'Catan - Cities & Knights' on a Mac with an older processor (Intel Core Duo or PowerPC), you can switch 'Catan Cities & Knights' to a compatibility mode. Afterwards, the program will also run with Java 1.5.
Please note that the optimal program execution is only possible with Java 1.6. If this Java version is not available on your Mac, please follow the following easy steps to activate the compatibility mode in 'Catan & Cities & Knights.'
Step 1: Show Package Contents
Please right-click on the 'Catan - Cities & Knights' program icon (or click on it while holding down the Ctrl key) and select 'Show Package Contents.'
Step 2: Activate Compatibility Mode
A window opens where you can see an application icon named 'Compatibility_mode_on.command.' Please open it by double-clicking on it.
The following window is displayed:
If, subsequently, you want to deactivate the compatibility mode (e.g., after migrating your user profile to a new Mac or after updating the operating system), you may do so by double-clicking on the 'Compatibility_mode_off.command' application icon.
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Afterwards, please close both the 'Completed Command' window and the 'Catan - Cities & Knights' package contents.
Step 3: 'Catan - Cities & Knights' Now Also Runs on Your Mac
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About the game
After a long, hardship-filled journey you have reached the coast of an uncharted island! However, other explorers have also landed on Catan: The race to settle the island has begun!
Build roads and cities, trade skillfully, and become ruler over Catan!
Set out on a journey into the CATAN universe, and compete in exciting duels against players from all over the world. The board game classic and 'The Rivals of CATAN', with totally new graphics, bring an authentic gaming table feel to your screen.
Play the basic board game in multiplayer mode, as well as the introductory game for 'The Rivals of CATAN, ' free of charge. Master “Arrival on CATAN” for free, to unlock the Single-Player and Custom-Match modes for the basic “Arrival on CATAN” scenario permanently to play against the AI or your friends anytime.
For even more variety, activate the complete CATAN base game as well as the add-ons “Cities & Knights” and “Seafarers” as in-app purchases, defend yourself against barbarian invasions, conquer new frontiers, and compete against shrewd computer opponents.
Available for Browser on Mac and PC, as a download version via Steam, and for Smartphone and Tablets with Android or iOS.
- Master the ”Arrival on CATAN” introduction to permanently unlock the Single-Player and Custom-Match modes for the basic “Arrival on CATAN” scenario.
- CATAN base game - Free matches against 2 other human players
- Introductory game for 'CATAN - The Duel' - Free matches
- Account creation and login bonus of 100 Gold and 2 Scrolls
- Scrolls can be used to unlock expansions for a limited time and gaining full access to Auto-Match, Single-Player, and Custom-Match
- More Scrolls can be unlocked by leveling up
- Faithful to the original version of the board game “ CATAN” and the card game “Rivals for CATAN”
- Create your own Avatar
- Chat with other players
- Form yourselves into guilds
- Use your CATAN Universe account to play via client or in the browser (further platforms in production)
- Earn numerous achievements and unlocks
- Get additional add-ons and game modes as in-app purchases
- Get started really easily with the comprehensive tutorial
Features in development:
- Compete in tournaments as guilds or for your own glory.
- Prove your skills in numerous additional add-ons.
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System Requirements
Windows
OS | Windows 7 64-bit |
Processor | Quad Core |
Memory | 4 GB RAM |
Graphics | NVIDIA Geforce 600 series with 2 GB memory or higher |
DirectX | Version 11 |
Network | Broadband Internet connection |
Storage | 1 GB available space |
Additional Notes | 1080p, 16:9 recommended |
MacOS
OS | Max OS X 10.6 oder neuer |
Processor | Quad Core |
Memory | 4 GB RAM |
Graphics | NVIDIA Geforce 600 series with 2 GB memory or higher |
Network | Broadband Internet connection |
Storage | 1 GB available space |
Additional Notes | 1080p, 16:9 recommended |
iOS
iOS 10.0 or higher
Android
Android 4.4 or higher
Changeover from CATAN Classic to CATAN Universe
The existing CATAN apps (CATAN and CATAN HD) for iOS and Android were renamed CATAN Classic, to clearly distinguish them from the new CATAN Universe.
For the time being, support for the classic apps will continue after the launch of CATAN Universe. However, there will be no more content updates.
For the time being, support for the classic apps will continue after the launch of CATAN Universe. However, there will be no more content updates.
In the new CATAN Universe, buyers of the CATAN Classic apps for Android and iOS will have an easy start with no additional costs, because there they can unlock, for free, the “Basic game,” “Seafarers,” and “Cities and Knights” content they already purchased as part of CATAN Classic.
How the changeover will work:
- Download Catan Universe from the App Store or Google Play or Ama-
zon (free) - Create a CATAN Universe account (you only need to enter an e-mail ad-
dress for verification) - Enter data from the CATAN Universe account into the new transfer menu
of the Catan Classic app - The previously purchased content will automatically be unlocked in the
CATAN Universe account. Activation will be confirmed via notification in CATAN Classic.