I don't know about you, but one of the biggest things that we are missing with the new restrictions on social gathers is GAMES NIGHT! Over the next couple of weeks, we're going to be sharing ways to connect with family and friends, virtually - and first up, is how you can play Settlers of Catan, online using an app, while connecting with each other for a virtual games night.Settlers of Catan is a popular game and here's what it's about: 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.

How to Play Settlers of Catan Virtually

You can play Settlers of Catan virtually, using the Catan Universe App. 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.What you should know before you play 

• Though there is a free version of the game, you're going to have to pay $6.99 per device (to buy 500 gold and unlock the base game) to play the digital version, with more than three  players. Since we feel like the game is most fun with four players, it's well worth the investment and we have played the game multiple, multiple times with friends.
• Set up another device to FaceTime while you're playing, grab a drink, some snacks, and have a virtual Settlers of Catan game night with friends and family, so you can still connect
• It's a great way to learn the game, especially if you don't have access to friends and family to teach the game, in person.
• It's kid-friendly too!
• You can make adjustments to the game - like the amount of points you're playing too, and even choose different variations of the game to play.
• Expansions are available, just like the in real life version!

Visit www.catan.com to download the Catan Universe app and play Settlers of Catan virtually.