Mayfair to publish re-launch of the top selling "The Settlers of Catan" series!

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 three corresponding 5 & 6 Player Extensions are also part of this spectacular makeover. All six products will be available at the same time. The New Catan will be in stores November 8, 2007!.

In what has become the most ambitious project of its company history, Mayfair Games, Inc. drew upon all of its manpower, experience, and customer feedback to give birth to this new and gorgeous manifestation of Catan.

Because Catan products are very popular, we always strive to offer our loyal consumers the best product possible. That is why we have made several attractive and helpful additions to make playing the Catan line even more enjoyable. The re-launch features stunning new cover graphics, beautifully rendered tile and card art, and full color rule books.

We also made several exciting additions to the actual game components to improve set-up time, organization, and even board stability during play. First, we added a two sided interlocking sea frame, which cuts in half the time needed to set up the game board. It also ensures that the board will stay firmly in place during the entire game. Second, we added a plastic tray to hold the all game components in place and keep them organized for your next game. Last but not least, we included some durable and high quality plastic dice.

This description just scratches the surface, as this re-launch holds many surprises and invites new as well as seasoned Catan players to explore hidden treasures of story telling. Every effort has gone into the details of this large project. For instance, each resource tile in the game is unique, different, and specially designed.

The excitement and sense of pride for the new English version of the game transcends the core team of Mayfair Games. Catan designer Klaus Teuber was closely involved in the process of revamping the look and feel of his game creation! "Throughout recent years, I have talked extensively with the Mayfair Team about a Catan re-launch for the English language," Teuber said. "I remember the excitement when I saw the first art concepts rolling in and I was particularly blown away by the cover art and the illustrations of the landscapes and resources!"

Klaus Teuber is very pleased with the cover art by Volkan Baga, who managed to convincingly present the historical evolution of Catan from the first settlements to the era of Cities and Knights.

Over the last 12 years, Catan has evolved to become more than merely a game. Today, Catan stands for a worldwide community of people, who enjoy engaging in fun, constructive and socially interactive entertainment. Mayfair's re-launch of the Catan line is a celebration of this vision! It is furthermore a tribute to all the people, who enjoy the world of Catan and have thereby supported Mayfair Games in pursuing it's passion of publishing games! We hope you enjoy the new face and feel of the Catan line of games!