Klaus Teuber’s Settlers of Catan redefined the modern board game and remains a vital player in the burgeoning board game market.  In November Mayfair Games is issuing a special limited production 15th Anniversary Wood Edition (MSRP $150.00) of the popular game where the object is to settle and develop the fair isle of Catan.

The strong compartmentalized box contains 52, thick, beautifully illustrated maps, 144 specially designed playing pieces, 6 hexagonal building costs summaries and 2 special victory point markers, 1 vile robber,2 dice, and 28 random number chits-all made from sturdy wood. The 154 cards, like the hexes, bear fine artwork from Michael Menzel.