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Eco Strategy Games

Catan - New Energies Puts a Modern, Sustainable Twist on the Strategy Game

— January 2, 2024 — Eco
Catan Studio is bringing the strategic gameplay experience that fans know and love into a new century with a focus on sustainability with an all-new version of the game called Catan - New Energies. Touted as a game that blends strategy, sustainability and societal progress, the game challenges players to navigate modern-day challenges. Players will have to choose between investing in clean and environmentally friendly sources of energy or the cheaper fossil fuels, and accept the consequences of their actions.

This conversation-starting board game invites players to reflect on their choices beyond the game, and as Catan Studio states, "true to real life, the 'greenest' player does not always have to win." The English edition of Catan - New Energies will be plastic-free, and printed and assembled in the United States with sustainable wood and paper.
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Strategy Games - Catan - New Energies introduces sustainability as a central theme, offering players the opportunity to navigate modern-day challenges with a focus on environmental consciousness.
2. Clean Energy Investment - Catan - New Energies allows players to choose between investing in clean and environmentally friendly sources of energy or cheaper fossil fuels, prompting reflection on the consequences of their actions.
3. Socially Conscious Gameplay - Catan - New Energies challenges players to consider societal progress along with sustainability, creating a conversation-starting board game that reflects real-life complexities.
Industry Implications
1. Board Game Industry - Catan - New Energies presents an innovative approach to strategy games, incorporating sustainability as a central theme and addressing contemporary environmental concerns.
2. Clean Energy Industry - Catan - New Energies provides a unique opportunity for players to explore the benefits and consequences of investing in clean energy sources, fostering awareness and discussion.
3. Sustainable Manufacturing Industry - The plastic-free, US-based production of the English edition of Catan - New Energies showcases the potential for sustainable manufacturing practices within the board game industry.
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