Your “opponents” will be situated at the top left and top right corners of the screen and you are placed on the bottom left of the screen. Even if you’ve played the actual board-game before but not the online version I suggest trying it out first with the tutorial so that you also get used to the game layout and icons, although they should look mostly familar to those of the board-game. You can also play the game against the two virtual players with, or without the tutorial. The game starts off with a welcome screen with various buttons to explain the various aspects of the game, rules, and even game hints.Ĭlick on each of the buttons to learn about the various aspects of the game before you actually begin playing.

Once you’ve clicked on Start Game a new window (in your preferred size) is opened up and the game is loaded (this might take a little time the first time, depending on the speed of your Internet connection). Just follow this link and click on the Free Java Download button to download the appropriate runtime for your machine and operating system. Note: you will require the Java Runtime on your machine to play the introductory game, as well as the actual multi-player online version. You simply need to pick the resolution you prefer, type in your name/nickname and click the Start Game button and away you go. If you’ve never played Catan online before you can simply go to the introductory game page where you can play against two virtual players and get used to the interface as well as learn to play the game before delving into the online world and playing against actual players. The site itself, is jam-packed with lots of information about the game and its variations, instructions, news, prizes to be won online as well as an event calendar (although as of this time, there are no upcoming events). The Pla圜 website is themed similar to the graphics of the actual board-game. Well, here’s my review of my experience playing at Pla圜: Following my impromptu and informal review of Settlers of Catan, after playing it at a friend, I was contact by Jim from Pla圜 who offered me a one-month coupon to register as a premium user and review their online version of the game.

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