February 21, 2004

Catan GmbH is proud to announce a very special license agreement with the Microsoft Corporation for the creation of the Catan Online game. Soon, the world of Catan will be only a mouse-click away! This rich, multiplayer game will embody all of the beauty and elegant, interactive features of The Settlers of Catan— Klaus Teuber’s award-winning board game—which is published in English by Mayfair Games of Skokie, Illinois.

The Catan Online game will be accessible via MSN Games, offering multiplayer online and download variants, each with rich graphics and a sophisticated artificial intelligence. Play solo, or with up to three online friends, knowing that the game can always provide a challenging opponent or replacement player… real or virtual.

"Settlers of Catan is one of my personal favorites," said Don Ryan, MSN Games studio manager. “I look forward to bringing this exciting franchise to the MSN Games audience.”

Besides using Mayfair Games familiar Catan graphics, Microsoft will be working with Mayfair, Kosmos Verlag, Capcom, and the other Catan publishers to develop a vibrant worldwide cross-marketing program.

Soon, this best-selling game will be only a click away for everyone using the Internet, making it easy to explore one of the most popular board games ever!