Catan Dice Game and More this Week!
The Catan Dice Game will be available this week on May 8th! Get ready to experience rolling for resources in a whole new way! Mayfair is excited to announce that on May 8th, you will be able to discover, explore, and settle Catan anywhere and anytime!
 
Pillars Keeps on Winning!
In addition to its current prize haul (Deutscher Spiel Preis, Games Magazine Game of the Year), we can add a new one: Origins Award Finalist! At the GAMA Trade Show in April, retailers chose the short list of 5 games for each award category that would vie for the top prize in June. The Pillars of the Earth was selected for the board game category.
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 04/29/2008: Catan Accessories and Expansions
  Great accessories for your Catan games! Replacement Card Decks for The Settlers of Catan are available now! The Catan: Cities & Knights Replacement Card Deck™ with be available this thursday, May 1st.

 04/23/2008: The COW: 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.

 04/10/2008: Bacchus' Banquet Available Now!
  Roman game fans rejoice! Today is the official release of Bacchus' Banquet™! Experience the glory and gluttony of Rome in this fast-playing game by designer Fréderic Moyersoen.

 04/04/2008: Did you say Wallace, Martin Wallace?
  Mayfair Games is proud to announce that June will bring the art of sword making to a new casual and social gaming experience for 2-4 players, ages 10 and up. From the mind of acclaimed game designer Martin Wallace, this summer brings Toledo™, a cutthroat competition in the art of crafting swords for the great emperor of the Spanish Empire.

 04/01/2008: Catan Pre-2007 Adapter Q&A!
  We're still getting questions as to who should obtain The Settlers of Catan™ Pre-2007 Adapter Kit™. The following is an explanation of which Catan players should obtain the kit. We hope this answers whatever questions might arise when considering whether or not purchasing the adapter kit is necessary.

 04/01/2008: How to Win in Vegas!
  Bypass all of those bright, noisy machines and pretty green felt tables (except for those at Bally's, the location of the GAMA Trade show this year), and check out the latest and greatest games that Mayfair has to offer!

 03/28/2008: Get a Sneak Peek at Dinner!
  If you're interested in learning more about Bacchus' Banquet, our Roman dinner game releasing April 10th, you can check out the designer's blog at http://fredericmoyersoen.blogspot.com. Fredéric Moyersoen reveals some of the art, talks you through the mechanics of the game, and gives you some historical facts behind the game.

 03/19/2008: Delve Deeper into The Settlers of Catan!
  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™.

 03/18/2008: Horus Delayed!
  We are sorry to inform everyone that the release of Horus™ has been delayed. The situation is in our control and updates about the new release date of Horus will be posted here on our website.

 03/11/2008: Big in Japan!
  The Pillars of the Earth has won another award! U-More, a Japanese non-profit organization dedicated to promoting board games in Japan, awarded the 2007 Japan Boardgaming Prize for Best Advanced Game to The Pillars of the Earth.

 03/07/2008: We like compatibility because you do!
  Mayfair Games likes to offer our customers all the latest possibilities in product compatibility. That being said, we are excited to announce that we will be offering customers, who still own the Catan 3rd Edition games, The Settlers of Catan™ Pre-2007 Adapter Kit™.

 03/05/2008: Get ready for an adventure on the Nile!
  Can you seize your destiny and reign supreme over the land of Egypt? Discover your inner Pharaoh with Horus™, designed by H. Jean Vanaise and coming soon from Mayfair Games.

 02/18/2008: Settlers on a Roll!
  Roll, Play, and Settle! Mayfair Games is excited to announce the upcoming release of the all new way to experience the world of Catan, the Catan Dice Game!

 02/15/2008: We never miss an NSSEA!
  The National School Supply and Equipment Association will be held in Orlando, Florida March 6-8, 2008. Mayfair Games believes that games are not only fun, but also teach important skills and social interactions.

 02/14/2008: Lascaux Available Now!
  Fabulous caves containing the artistic legacy or our ancient ancestors were discovered in a cave complex at Lascaux in the southwest of France.

 02/13/2008: Ok! NOW it's Cold!
  We're still hard at work on our 2008 slate of games, and once Lascaux™ is out the door and on shelves, we'll have two games for early spring to get ready. Read the story to find out more.

 02/11/2008: Preview of Upcoming Releases at NY Toy Fair 2008!
  We will be showing prototypes and production mock-ups of several new releases in our booth at NY Toy Fair 2008.

 02/11/2008: Games at the Library!
  After a successful program last summer, we're back for an afternoon of games at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library (Downtown Branch) on President's Day, February 14.

 02/05/2008: Got Questions?
  Mayfair Announces the updated FAQ Directory! We have received tons and tons of questions about our fine products over the years. In an effort to answer these all of these questions we have launched a new area in our Game Support section called the "FAQ Directory."

 01/16/2008: Where art and history meet!
  Mayfair is proud to announce Lascaux™, designed by Philippe des Pallières, and co-produced with Phalanx Games. Look for this brand new card game to hit stores soon!

 01/14/2008: Catan Food Contest Finalist!
  The results for the Catan food contest are in! Thanks again to everyone who participated this year, we had some fantastic submissions.

 01/11/2008: New Year's News Update!
  We are very excited for 2008! To kick of the new year we are bringing back several popular products and introducing some new ones!

 01/06/2008: Catan Re-Launch FAQ Update!
  With the successful launch of the new edition of The Settlers of Catan, we're been receiving a lot of feedback on the new edition. The overwhelming majority of it has been positive, but there has been some confusion about the differences between 3rd and 4th edition sets.

 12/13/2007: Duck for Cover! The Bullet has arrived!!
  Mayfair is proud to announce that BANG! The Bullet!™ is available now. A great gift for any card game enthusiast or western fans, this new special edition of the Bang! series comes in a shiny silver bullet. The Bullet! includes the entire BANG! game series in one box, as well as several special extras!

 12/05/2007: PlayCatan is here!
  We are proud to announce that the good folks at Catan have just launched an exciting new website for the English language market. This new website is called PlayCatan, and its homepage can be found at playcatan.com.

 11/16/2007: Pillars makes Oprah's list!
  Oprah's Book of the Month Club has just announced that their newest selection is Ken Follett's Pillars of the Earth! As you might expect, we're big fans of this announcement (and we're in the middle of reading Ken Follett's new "sequel", World Without End).

 11/05/2007: We hope that you are hungry!
  Start preheating your oven! It's time for the 2nd Annual Catan Food Contest! Throughout November and December, Catan players, food enthusiasts and critics, chefs, gamers, non –gamers, and anybody else are invited to join in the Official Catan Food Contest again! We had so much fun last year, we have decided to bring it back!

 11/05/2007: Catan Re-Launch Update!
  The Catan re-launch has a new release scehdule! Pre-order your copy now! Due to production difficulties the release dates for the Catan re-launch have been slightly altered.

 10/26/2007: Get your payoffs ready for Nov 1st!
  Get your payoffs ready! Mayfair Games will be releasing both Gangster™, with Amigo Spiele, and Chicago Poker™, with Phalanx Games, November 1st.

 10/15/2007:Watch Out! The Bullet is Coming!
  Mayfair is proud to announce a special release of one of our best-selling game series, just in time for the holidays. BANG! The Bullet!™ will be coming in late November. This new special edition of the Bang! series comes in a shiny silver bullet and includes all of the games in one box, as well as several special extras!

 10/12/2007: Halloween Fun!
  With October 31 sneaking up on us, it’s time to get ready for all the usual Halloween rituals. Even though dressing up, carving pumpkins, telling ghost stories, and eating candy never gets old, how about adding something new to your Halloween celebration?

 10/10/2007: Interview on Pulpgamer.com!
  There is a podcast interview with Guido Teuber and Don Dehm, of Pulp Gamer, about the Catan re-launch on PulpGamer.com, as part of their "Out of Character" series. The two covered several exciting topics related to Mayfair Games in "Out of Character 033: Clad in Kilt."

 10/08/2007: The Market of Alturien Available Now!
  Mayfair Games is proud to announce the release of The Market of Alturien™. This new game, designed by Wolfgang Kramer is available at game retailers nation wide. The Market of Alturien pits players against each other in the competitive world of medieval markets. Players seek wealth, influence, and power.

 09/20/2007: Catan Re-Launch FAQ!
  Since the announcement of the Catan® re-launch, there have been a lot of conversations on various websites and newsgroups. Mayfair Games has prepared these frequently asked questions about the re-launch based on these early discussions. We hope that this FAQ about the re-launch will help answer most questions that you may have!

 09/20/2007: New Games for October '07!
  Are you Mayfair fans ready for some new games for October? We are excited to announce that we will be releasing two new games in early October, The Market of Alturien™ and Chicago Poker™, with Phalanx Games.

 09/18/2007: The Pillars of the Earth wins award!
  The Pillars of the Earth™, designed by Michael Rieneck and Stefan Stadler, has just received the prestigious Deutscher Spiele Preis award for 2007. The Pillars of the Earth won by a large margin over many other excellent games in the top ten.

 09/15/2007: Mayfair re-launches the Catan line!
  Mayfair Games, Inc. proudly announces that it will re-launch its award winning publication of The Settlers of Catan® board game. In a bold move to underscore its importance, the two Game Expansions Catan: Seafarers™, Catan: Cities & Knights™ as well as the 5 & 6 Player Extensions are also part of this spectacular makeover. The New Catan line will be in stores November 8, 2007!

 09/05/2007: Get ready to take cover in November!
  Gangster™ from Mayfair Games and Amigo Spiele is coming in November! When people think of American gangster culture in the early 20th century, there are three words that always come to mind: "Cars, Crime, and Chicago."

 09/03/2007: A great way to start Septmeber!
  The orient calls! The moment you have all been waiting for has arrived!! Have you been itching to get build a legendary railroad empire in China or consumed by the prospects of becoming the most influential and renowned builder for the wealthy class in Middle-age Italy?

 08/15/2007: Building magnificient towers in Italy!
  Mayfair Games and Amigo Games are proud to announce the highly-anticipated release of Patrician™, designed by Michael Schacht. Test the power of your influence amongst the wealthy class in the Middle Ages of Italy.

 08/13/2007: Before the Wind is available now!
  Mayfair Games and Phalanx Games are excited to announce that Before the Wind™, designed by Torsten Landsvogt, is available now!

 08/09/2007: Games and Events to look for at Indy!
  We're really getting excited about Gen Con (well, we are between those moments when we're panicking about getting ready for Gen Con...). Here's a last-minute rundown of information you may want to know...

 08/07/2007: Before the Wind is coming!
  Mayfair Games and Phalanx Games are excited to announce that the release of Before the Wind™, designed by Torsten Landsvogt, is just around the corner. Before the Wind will be releasing next Monday, August 13th to retailers nationwide.

 08/02/2007: China Rails!
  Our hearts always beat a little faster when we release a train game, and this one is one of our more-anticipated titles.

 07/30/2007: We're rolling for initiative(and Indy)!
  Think you're a good Catan player? Are you kicking the sheep out of your Xbox 360 version of Settlers? Well, there's a couple of chances this summer for you to take on the best of the best in the U.S...

 07/25/2007: But we just unloaded the truck from Origins...
  Yep, we’re on our way to Indianapolis, IN for GENCON Indy 2007! This year GENCON Indy 2007will be occuring August 16-19.

 07/25/2007: Champions Unite!
  The World Boardgaming Championships will be held July 31-August 5 in Lancaster, PA. Mayfair makes it an annual trip to hang out, sell a few games, and check in on the tournaments.

 07/11/2007: Origins Wrap-up and Catan Championships!
  Think you're a good Catan player? Are you kicking the sheep out of your Xbox 360 version of Settlers? Well, there's a couple of chances this summer for you to take on the best of the best in the U.S...

 07/10/2007: Kragmortha and The Fishermen of Catan
  First, Italian artist Riccardo Crosa created the popular European comic Rigor Mortis. Then, Stratelibri created the storytelling game Aye Dark Overlord...

 06/24/2007: The Settlers of Catan World Qualifiers
  Think you're a good Catan player? Are you kicking the sheep out of your Xbox 360 version of Settlers? Well, there's a couple of chances this summer for you to take on the best of the best in the U.S...

 06/23/2007: Fun With Rigor Mortis!
  First, Italian artist Riccardo Crosa created the popular European comic Rigor Mortis. Then, Stratelibri created the storytelling game Aye Dark Overlord...

 06/22/2007: Protospiel Bound!
  For the Michigan and Ohio folks at Mayfair, one of our favorite conventions to attend is Protospiel...

 06/21/2007: Hut, Hut, I-65, I-70, Break!
  We're at Origins week after next, and between the Mayfair Room, the Ribbon Program, learning new games and relearning old games, we're kinda busy...

 06/20/2007: And the Schmidt's Cream Puffs, Too!
  We're a few weeks away from Origins in Columbus Ohio, and we couldn't be more excited. Here are some of the things we have planned...

 06/19/2007: Mayfair Games & GAMA Team Up to Support the Kids Wish Network!
  Mayfair Games will be working with the Game Manufacturers Association (GAMA) to collect games for the Kids Wish Network at Origins! And, both gamers and companies can get involved!

 05/30/2007: Mayfair Lands 4 Nominees for Origins ’07
  Four different titles from Mayfair Games, Inc. have received nominations for top game awards. These nominations will be announced at the upcoming Origins 2007 International Game Expo and Fair, one of the world’s largest game trade and consumer fairs.

 05/26/2007: The Age of Discovery has arrived!
  Through the 15th and 16th centuries, explorers set out for all regions of the world, sometimes financed by royalty, and some financed by companies looking for new sources of wealth. In Age of Discovery, from Mayfair Games, you operate one of those trading houses...

 05/23/2007: New Games for July!
  Mayfair is excited to announce four new games for this July! If you enjoy building railroads across China, sneaky goblins, sailing the open seas, and fishing on the island of Catan, then your summer will be packed with hours of memorable table top time.

 05/18/2007: Age of Steam® Third Edition
  Mayfair Games proudly announces that it will publish Martin Wallace's "Age of Steam®" board game in late 2007! We'll call the game "Age of Steam® Third Edition."

 05/08/2007: Catan on Pulpgamer.com!
  There is an interview with Klaus Teuber and his son Guido Teuber on the podcast show "Pulpgamer.com: The Paper Game Podshow." The interview is part of the site's "Inside Track" series,...

 05/08/2007: Catan on XBox Live Arcade - Released!
  The Settlers of Catan®, the legendary board game from the mind of Klaus Teuber, is now on Xbox Live Arcade! Developed by Brian Reynolds and Big Huge Games, Catan is now available on the Xbox platform..

 04/30/2007: Catan Scenario Contest Winner!
  Mayfair Games and Catan LLC congratulates Bret Larwick for having the winning submission for our Catan Scenario Design Contest!

 04/17/2007: On Our Way to GTS!
  We are off to the GAMA Trade Show at Bally's in Las Vegas from April 23-26, 2007...

 04/13/2007: La Strada Demos Available April 14-15!
  On Saturday and Sunday, April 14th and 15th, Martin Wallace's La Strada will be available for demo. Click here for information on which retailers will be hosting these demos.

 04/10/2007: Vegas Round Two - Mayfair and GTS 2007!
  We barely have time to wash our staff shirts (but we have) and scrape enough money to gamble again (but we have) before we leave for the GAMA Trade Show...

 04/09/2007: The Settlers of Catan Scenario Contest Nears its Finale!
  While at Games Expo last week, we had the chance to discuss our Catan Scenario Contest with The Settlers of Catan designer Klaus Teuber...

 04/04/2007: Pillars and Alchemist have arrived!
  Our two newest games have arrived at the warehouse, and will be available at your local retailers in the next several weeks...

 03/29/2007: Settlers of the Stone Age Demos Available March 31-April 1!
  On Saturday and Sunday, March 31st and April 1st, Settlers of the Stone Age will be available for demo. Click here for information on which retailers will be hosting these demos.

 03/14/2007: Anno 1503 & Dos Rios Demos Available March 17-18!
  On Saturday and Sunday, March 17th and 18th, Anno 1503 and Dos Rios will be available for demo. Click here for information on which retailers will be hosting these demos.

 03/06/2007: Mayfair Gets Ready for Games Expo '07!
  We're loading up the suitcases and rereading our game rules to get ready for Games Expo 2007, being held March 19-22, 2007 at the South Point Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada....

 02/28/2007: Nautilus Demos Available March 3-4!
  On Saturday and Sunday, March 3rd and 4th, Nautilus will be available for demo...

 02/28/2007:New! “Struggle for Rome” Prof. Easy tutorial now Online!
  Mayfair is proud to announce the new Prof. Easy tutorial for Klaus Teuber’s “Struggle for Rome” is now online at catan.com

 02/24/2007: Press Release: Mayfair Goes to NSSEA Show!
  Part of the Mayfair staff is headed to the National School Supply and Equipment Association (NSSEA) convention from March 1-3 in Atlanta GA...

 02/21/2007: Press Release: BASHCon Features Fun (and Us)!
  BASHCon is a convention that will be held in Toledo Ohio on Feb. 23-25. The Mayfair crew always shows up to play games, and they feature new products straight from the Nuremberg and New York industry shows.

 02/19/2007: New! Emira Quick-Start Rules
  We'd like to share our 4-player quick-start rules with our fans. By creating a fixed starting setup and removing a few cards, you may find your first game, or teaching the game to new players, a bit easier and faster.

 02/07/2007: Mayfair Games at 2007 New York Toy Fair!
  Come visit Mayfair Games at the American International Toy Fair® in New York City this February from the 11th-14th. Don't miss us in booth 6104

 02/07/2007: New Games for March 2007...
  Mayfair Games brings two new games for the month of March: AlchemisT™, a competition of those skilled in potions and the mystical arts and The Pillars of the Earth, the new casual and social game based on the novel by Ken Follett.

 01/23/2007: Available Feb 1st - Struggle for Rome...
  Struggle for Rome, designed by Klaus Teuber, will be available at your local retailer February 1st! We are very excited to bring you the latest game from Klaus Teuber! Struggle for Rome is an exciting and educational experience for 3 to 4 players, ages 10 and up!

 01/12/2007: Winners of the Catan Food Contest...
  Catan LLC and Mayfair Games are pleased to announce the results of the first ever Official Catan Food Contest! A lot of time has been spent reviewing and drooling over your entries. After much debate amongst our companies we have decided upon the top three dishes that will receive the great prizes.

 01/10/2007: New Mayfair Select Games...
  Mayfair and Tenki Games present two new Mayfair Select Titles! Snakelake and Krumble! are two of the latest additions to Mayfair Select Products. We encourage you to give these new games a try!

 01/03/2007: New - Mesopotamia Expansion Cards...
  Available Now! Mayfair has just released a set of expansion cards for Mesopotamia! This new set of cards for Mesopotamia contains seven cards and four new game effects!

 12/30/2006: Enhance your Catan Play...
  Did you get The Settlers of Catan as a present this holiday season? Or did you play The Settlers of Catan with the family over the holidays? If you are a looking for a way to enhance your game play with The Settlers of Catan, here are two great product additions that are sure to enhance your Catan experience.

 12/27/2006: Good Games to Play with your Kids...
  Mayfair makes great games for your kids to play! The following is a list of great games that you can play with your kids or your kids can play with each other. Games are a wonderful source of constructive fun and are a great way to bring kids and adults together. Playing boardgames is also a excellent way for your children to learn social skills, reasoning, and even probability at an early age.

 12/19/2006: Come Visit The Logo Store...
  What exactly can you find in The Logo Store? Good question. The Logo Store is the only place where you can buy Mayfair Games and related products clothing, unless you see us at a convention.


 12/19/2006: Available Now - Italia and Anasazi...
  Mayfair and Phalanx Games are bringing you two new games to stores this week. Italia and Anasazi are two historically-themed games with great game mechanics. Please stop by your local retailer to purchase them.


 12/15/2006: Klaus Teuber interview on forbes.com...
  We at Mayfair Games are proud to announce that award-winning Catan author, Klaus Teuber, is featured in an interview on Forbes.com. The creator of "The Settlers of Catan" series of games talks about his inspiration in game design and provides his perspective on the role of games in peoples lives.


 12/14/2006: Releasing Early - Struggle for Rome...
  Good News! Production on the Struggle for Rome has been completed early. Shipping on the game will begin the end of January. The new game, designed by Klaus Teuber, will now be available at your local retailer February 1st. We are very excited to be bringing this new historically-themed Catan title to Catan and history fans early.


 12/12/2006: Mayfair Stocking Stuffers...
  Mayfair has a couple representatives in Santa's Elves! They prepared the following list of games from Mayfair Games, Inc. that are small enough to fit in a stocking. These games are the perfect way to make a small gift a big surprise!


 12/11/2006: GAMES Magazine Awards...
  Games Magazine Games 100 Listing 2007 has been released and Mayfair Games has five titles that made the list! Trump, Tricks, Game!, from Mayfair and Phalanx Games, wins "Best Family Card Game" in the 2007 GAMES Magazine Awards!


 12/05/2006: Coming Soon - Struggle for Rome...
  Coming in February 2007, Klaus Teuber brings the fall of the Roman Empire into the world of Catan. Struggle for Rome lets players experience the turmoil that plagued the end of the Roman Empire through Catan game mechanics.


 12/05/2006: New Games - Italia and Anasazi...
  Mayfair and Phalanx Games are bringing you two new games to close out a wonderful 2006. Italia and Anasazi are two historically-themed games with great game mechanics. Be on the lookout for them at the end of December!


 12/01/2006: The Great River of Catan Available Now...
  Introducing to the world of Catan, The Great River of Catan!  A unique, three-tile, die-cut piece that brings the excitement of the gold rush to your The Settlers of Catan™ game and your Cities and Knights or Seafarers as well.  This new variant includes: 1 three hex river tile to fit your base game, 10 new number counters, and special rules.

 11/22/2006: The Origins of Catan...
  The Settlers of Catan® has become one of the most popular board games, attracting an audience of millions around the world and expanding into a series of related games and expansions. But The Settlers of Catan™ has a secret past that most of the fans would never even guess. And from that secret past come Catan’s two brothers: Entdecker™ and Domaine™.

 11/17/2006: New Phalanx and Amigo Games...
  Justinian™, from Mayfair and Phalanx Games, and Pompeii™ and Megastar™, from Mayfair Games and Amigo Spiel, are on sale now at our website. These three new games will be coming to stores the week after next!

 11/16/2006: National Games Week 2006...
  November 19-25, 2006 is National Games Week! Mayfair encourages you to take some time and play a game a day during this year's National Games Week! More groups, educators and individual game players will be involved than ever before. That's no small thing, as last year 4,437 events occurred with nearly 119,000 people playing together and having fun.

 11/12/2006: "Settlers of Catan" featured in the Chicago Tribune...
  The prestigious Chicago Tribune dedicated an article about the emerging "The Settlers of Catan" phenomenon in yesterday's Sunday edition. The article highlights the success of the game, which transcends cultural boundaries and speaks to people of all ages and cultures.

 11/09/2006: Three New Games for Pre-Order...
  Justinian™, Pompeii, and Megastar, from Mayfair and Amigo Games, are coming to a store near you this November! Get ready to increase your clout in Justinian's court, escape the wrath of Mount Vesuvius, and pick the next big music star!

 11/07/2006: Elk Fest Available...
  Elk Fest, from Mayfair Games and Kosmos, is on sale now at your local retailer! Elk Fest is a fast-moving, two player game for festive folk! Children as young as six will enjoy pretending to be an elk, longing for greener grass across the river.

 11/06/2006: Two New Amigo Titles Coming Soon...
  Pompeii™and Megastar™, from Mayfair and Amigo Games, are coming to a store near you this November! Get ready to escape the wrath of Mount Vesuvius and pick the next big music star!

 10/31/2006: The Official Catan Food Contest...
  Throughout November and December, Catan players, food enthusiasts and critics, chefs, gamers, non –gamers, and anybody else are invited to join in the Official Catan Food Contest! So gather up all of your grain, start brainstorming, and come join us!

 10/18/2006: Leonardo is Available...
  Compete to be known as the most ingenious inventor in Leonardo Da Vinci, the new exciting game from Mayfair and daVinci Games. In Leonardo Da Vinci, players must gather materials to complete inventions for the lord of the city in exchange for florins as payment.

 10/18/06: Mayfair Games at Essen Spiel...
  Mayfair Games is all ready for another fun-filled time at Essen Spiel 2006.We will be showing many new titles, as well as all of our classic, best-selling titles. So if your excited to see some new things or you have never played a Mayfair Game before, stop by our booth (#11-41) and play a free demo!

 10/06/2006: Two New Phalanx Titles Coming Soon...
  Get ready for Justinian and Anasazi, two new games from Mayfair and Phalanx Games, coming to stores this November!

 09/28/2006: New Games for October...
  Two new games are coming this October! Available for pre-order now! Compete to be known as the most ingenious inventor in Leonardo Da Vinci, the new exciting game from daVinci Games, and look for greener grass in Elk Fest, the fast-moving, two player game for festive folk! available for pre-order now!

 09/27/2006: 1829 Mainline® - Available Only Online...
  1829 Mainline® England is another great member of the 18XX series. Build your empire from Glassglow to London with trains from 19th century Britain! Mayfair Games and designer Francis Tresham bring you an exciting train game where managing your Railway Shares matters just as much as building your line.

 09/25/2006: Emira Available Now...
  Take a look at this new and exciting game! Emira is a satirical, historically themed game about desert nobles trying to attract princesses to join their household. The game is also the winner of the 1st place prize at the 16th Game Authors Competition of the Hippodice Spieleclub e.V.!

 09/18/2006: Shear Panic and Catan Event Cards...
  Shear Panic and the Catan Event Cards will be available at a store near you starting this week. Family gamers, the whimsical and well-crafted pieces found in the great new game Shear Panic will meet your family gaming needs. Catan fans, the Catan Event Cards will certainly satisfy your desire to experience your favorite game in a new way.

 09/13/2006: Bang! in the Media...
  It's funny what you might discover in the wee morning hours, eyes barely open, at the local coffee shop. One of the Mayfair Team woke up today and saw "Bang!" on the cover of one of his local newspapers.

 09/12/2006: News Correction: New Games...
  This is a Mayfair news correction! We apologize, the release of Emira and Shear Panic will be in the last two weeks of September! Sorry to disappoint those looking forward to buying these new games this week.

 09/03/2006: Weinhändler and Figaro On Sale Now...
  This week Weinhändler: Wine Cellar Sellers, from the Mayfair Games/ Amigo Spiel partnership, and Figaro, from the Mayfair and daVinci Games partnership, will be on sale at your local retailer. Be on the lookout for these great new games after the labor day weekend!

 08/30/2006: Catan at ConQuest SF...
  The 2006 ConQuest SF will be happening this Labor Day Weekend, September 1-4, at the Airport Marriott in San Francisco, CA. Avalon Game Conventions continues the ConQuest tradition, bringing four, fun-filled days of gaming, with a The Settlers of Catan® Tournament, to San Francisco!

 08/28/2006: Bison On Sale Now!!
  Bison has been officially released! Look for this new exciting title from Mayfair and Phalanx Games coming to your local game store soon!

 08/25/2006: Big News - Xbox 360 and Catan...
  The announcement was made to the press yesterday at the Games Convention in Leipzig, Germany. Microsoft announced that there will be many new titles coming to Xbox 360 for 2007, among them will be the addition of The Settlers of Catan® for Xbox Live Arcade.

 08/24/2006: Catan in an Australian Museum...
  The Melbourne Museum is the largest museum complex in the Southern Hemisphere and The Settlers of Catan® will be featured in an exhibit there as part of the museum's "Community Collections" this September 2006. This is the first time The Settlers of Catan® will ever be in an Australian Museum.

 08/23/2006: Gen Con indy 06 Wrap-Up...
  This year's Gen Con was very exciting. The Mayfair booth was non-stop busy, the second ribbon program was a great success, new Mayfair titles were introduced, and The Settlers of Catan World Qualifier for the US was concluded.

 08/18/2006: Catan Event Cards - Pre-Order Now!!
  The popular Catan Event Cards given out at Origins and Gen Con are available now for Pre-Order. Drop the dice and spice up your Settler's of Catan or Cities and Knights games with this new set of cards.

 08/16/2006: More New Games - Pre-Order Now...
  Emira and Shear Panic are coming soon to a store near you! Pre-Order them now if you just can't wait! Read the story to learn more about these two new games from Mayfair and partners.

 08/15/2006: Catan on PAX-TV in Milwaukee, WI...
  "Today's Family" will be airing a segment about The Settlers of Catan™ and the value of family gaming. The spot includes a brief interview with Guido Teuber, son of the game's designer. "Today's Family" is a series that celebrates successful parenting solutions with an approach that informs, enlightens and broadens the perspectives of today's parents.

 08/14/2006: Sheep at Mayfair? No its a "newe" game...
  Ah, do ewe long for the life of a sheep? Bright summer days filled with games of tag and attempts to flock closer to Roger, the Heartthrob Ram? Are there sheep at the Mayfair offices? No its a "newe" game!

 08/09/2006: Mayfair at Gen Con Indy...
  Mayfair Games is prepared for an amazing Gen Con Indy 2006 with tons of fun activities for all. Come by Booth 939 for free demos of many popular and new Mayfair Games. Compete in The Settlers of Catan® World Championship US Qualifier for a chance to travel to Essen Spiel in Germany and play in The Settlers of Catan® World Championship. The second "Great Mayfair Ribbon Quest" will also be happening at this year's Gen Con Indy!

 08/04/2006: New Games Coming Soon - Pre-Order...
  Weinhändler and Figaro are coming soon to a store near you! However, you may Pre-Order them now if you like! Weinhändler and Figaro from the Mayfair Games will be coming to stores in the beginning of August!

 08/03/2006: Girl Scouts and Games...
  Mayfair Games will be busy this week working with the Girl Scouts of Maumee Valley Council and the University of Toledo College of Engineering. As part of a program focusing on science and engineering, the girls will be playing games over lunch that include math and logic elements, like Alibi, Station Master, La Strada, and Hey! That's My Fish!

 07/28/2006: The Latest from Mayfair and Phalanx...
  Are you ready for a new (and already award-winning) game from the partnership between Mayfair Games and Phalanx Games? Our new game won first place at the 16th annual Game Authors Competition of the Hippodice Spieleclub e.V.!

 07/26/2006: Bison Available for Pre-Order...
  Bison from Phalanx Games is now available for Pre-Order! Bison will be in stores July 28th, 2006. Before the arrival of the white man, the area now known as Idaho was home to the Nez Perce. Living off nature's bounty, these brave hunters would follow the great herds of bison, gathering supplies to survive the brutal winters.

 07/26/2006: Prof. Easy for Klaus Teuber Games...
  Are you tired of reading rule books or having the rules to a new game explained to you by incoherent friends? Well, the good folks at Catan GmbH have come up with a "virtually" perfect solution, Prof. Easy. Learn to play the easy way with Prof. Easy, the interactive virtual professor of Klaus Teuber games.

 07/24/2006: Catan Pictured in the NY Times...
  The NY Times article “So funny I forgot to laugh” in yesterday’s NY Times (fashion and style) shows the creators of the popular TV shows “Will and Grace” and “Weeds” playing a Settlers of Catan board game.

 07/12/2006: The Great Mayfair Ribbon Quest at Gen Con...
  Mayfair Ribbon Quest –coming soon to Gen Con Indy 2006!! "I offer two clay for one grain” shouts a man, holding up two red ribbons in the air, eager to find a trading partner at the ORIGINS convention. Sounds like a typical trading transaction you may encounter in a Catan game, right? Close! Mayfair Games, launched a fantastically successful program at this year’s ORIGINS show, namely The Great Mayfair Ribbon Quest™!

 07/12/2006: The Great River of Catan...
  Mayfair Games Inc. and "Games Quarterly Magazine" proudly announce an exciting new expansion variant for The Settlers of Catan™!Introducing to the world of Catan, The Great River of Catan!  A unique, three-tile, die-cut piece that brings the excitement of the gold rush to your The Settlers of Catan™ game and your Cities and Knights or Seafarers as well.

 07/10/2006: Good Wine and a King in Need...
  Amigo and daVinci are cooking up some great games!
What do fine wine and the "Best Family Card Game 2006," Games Magazine have in common? What do kings, castles, clumsiness, and Reiner Knizia have to do with each other? Read more to find out.

 07/10/2006: Catan on PAX-TV...
  The Settlers of Catan™ will be featured on PAX-TV as part of a segment on the values of family gaming! "Today's Family" will be airing a segment about The Settlers of Catan™ and the value of family gaming. The spot includes a brief interview with Guido Teuber, son of the game's designer.

 07/07/2006: Bison Coming in July...
  The new game from Mayfair and Phalanx games that everyone was talking about at Origins! Before the arrival of the white man, the area now known as Idaho was home to the Nez Perce. Living off nature's bounty, these brave hunters would follow the great herds of bison, gathering supplies to survive the brutal winters.

 07/06/2006: Origins Wrap-up and "Catan" Champ...
  Mayfair is back from a fantastic Origins convention in Columbus, OH! We had a great show and lots of stories to report. The two highlights were "The Great Mayfair Ribbon Quest!" and The Settlers of Catan US Championship.

 06/27/2006: The Settlers of Catan Summer Tournament Series: SF Bay Area...
  Last week, another fantastic The Settlers of Catan® tournament took place at Grace Urban Ministries Church in the Mission district of San Francisco.  For almost a year, Catan LLC and G.U.M. have been hosting Wednesday Night Gaming sessions in San Francisco.

 06/22/2006: Endgame Oakland Catan Tourney...
  EndGame Oakland and Catan LLC proudly present a Northern California Regional Feeder Tourney for the Settlers of Catan World Championship US Qualifiers! Come play and visit one of the most spacious and beautiful game stores in the Bay Area! Read the story to learn more about the raffle with amazing prizes!

 06/21/2006: Australian "Catan" Champ bound for Essen...
  Simon Plummer from Sidney won the Australian The Settlers of Catan® championship at the Australian Games Expo. The consumer show, which shows great potential to become the “Australian Essen”, took place on June 10th and 11th, 2006. The first ever Australian The Settlers of Catan® tournament was held at the Expo.  Simon Plummer received an all-expenses-paid trip to Essen, Germany, to represent Australia at the The Settlers of Catan® World Championship in October, 2006!

 06/16/2006: PolyCon and Zombie Catan...
  PolyCon is the premiere gaming convention of the Central Coast of California. Since 1983, we've provided the gaming community with a gathering place to enjoy gaming and fun. PolyCon is located on the campus of California Polytechnic State University, in San Luis Obispo, California. Come check out the unofficial The Settlers of Catan® Tournament with a Zombie theme and great Catan Prizes.

 06/13/2006: Mayfair at Origins...
  Mayfair has lots of excitment planned for this year's Origins! This year’s Origins International Game Expo offers a host of great Mayfair Events: The Settlers of Catan® US Championship; free demos of new releases and all other Mayfair games; many, many Mayfair Games events run by Game Base 7 and the TGA; PLUS a challenging activity for all attendees: “The Great Mayfair Ribbon Quest!"

 06/07/2006: "Catan" at the Khan of Cons...
  The "Settlers of Catan" Regional Qualifying Tournament was held at the show. The winner of the tournament is Pat Chan of Palo Alto, CA. Pat already won the Regional Qualifier for “The Settlers of Catan” at Kublacon last year. Congratulations on your second victory at Kublacon two years in a row, Pat!

 06/05/2006: Catan Scenario Design Contest...
  We are looking for a few good scenarios! So, we are launching our first ever Scenario Design Contest! For our first contest, we are focusing on the basic, 4-player The Settlers of Catan® (“Settlers”) game. The best scenario designers will not only win prizes, but will see their great ideas in print!

 06/05/2006: West Coast Catan Regional Qualifier...
  EndGame and Catan, LLC proudly present a Northern California Regional Feeder Tourney for The Settlers of Catan® World Championship US Qualifiers! The winner will be given a travel voucher for flight, and lodged at Catan LLC's and EndGame's expense. Our local winner will qualify as a semi-finalist in the Gen Con 2006 Settlers of Catan US Qualifier Tournament for the chance to represent the U.S. at the Catan World championship in Germany!

 05/23/2006: Meet Mayfair at KublaCon...
  KublaCon is the Khan of Cons and it is happening this memorial day weekend at the Hyatt Regency in Burlingame, CA from May 26th to May 29th. Come see The Settlers of Catan® Regional Qualifier Tournament!

 05/22/2006: Catan Card Games on sale now...
  The Catan Card Game, Catan Card Game Expansions, and the new Barbarians and Traders Upgrade Kit on sale now. Visit the product pages to place your order!

 05/16/2006: Winners heading for GenCon...
  The Champions of Ubercon and Prezcon will pass to the final 16 to participate in the Catan World Championship qualifier at GenCon Indy 2006. The Ubercon Champion was George Hall (pictured left) and the Prezcon Champion was Gerald Lientz (pictured right). We congratulate both winners and wish them luck in becoming the US representative in the Catan World Championship held at Essen.

 05/08/2006: Baycon Catan Tournament Winners...
  The winner of “The Settlers of Catan” Canadian Championship at The Great Canadian  Baycon is Andrew Miles from Hamilton, Ontario. Notably, Andrew Miles won the second year in a row! The runner up is Eric Huynh from Niagara Falls, Ontario; 3rd is Henry Ouleuey from Windsor, Ontario; and 4th place is claimed by Jules Vouter from Quebec.

 05/08/2006: Coolgames.com retired...
  As announced recently, we have revised and re-launched our “mayfairgames.com” website. In connection with this re-launch, we have officially retired and sold the “coolgames.com” domain. This old url no longer links to mayfairgames.com, and is no longer associated with Mayfair Games in any way.

 05/05/2006: Catan Card Games shipping May 23rd!
  The Catan Card Game, Catan Card Game Expansions, and the new Barbarians and Traders Upgrade Kit will ship May 23rd. Visit the product pages to place your Pre-Order!  

 05/05/2006: Family Business Player Aid!
  Once you've played Family Business a few times, the effects of each card are easy to remember. That said, we've created a Family Business Player Aid that shows the effects of each card, to help teach the game and as a helpful reference. We hope you will put it to good use