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Board game designer Klaus Teuber with Catan

Klaus Teuber: How Catan Redefined Modern Gaming

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March 14, 2025
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🎲 Klaus Teuber: From Dentist to Game Design Icon Before Klaus Teuber became a board game legend, he had a very different career path. Born in 1952 in Germany, Teuber worked as a dental technician for years. However, his passion for game design led him to create one of the most influential board games of […]

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Catan History: How It Started the Modern Board Game Boom

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March 6, 2025
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Catan, formerly known as The Settlers of Catan, isn’t just a board game—it’s a cultural phenomenon. Since its release, it has become a cornerstone of modern tabletop gaming. In this article, we’ll dive into Catan History and discover how it sparked the modern board game renaissance. The Origins of Catan Catan was created by Klaus […]