I grew up on the Island, with its soft wooden roads and colorful little settlements that always seemed to glow in the afternoon light. So when I heard that Netflix is partnering with Asmodee to bring Catan to the screen, I could not help but smile. These will be the first ever film and television adaptations of the board game that shaped so many cozy evenings, and I think that is something worth celebrating.

Catan has always been about stories. The settlers, the trades, the quiet thrill of rolling a seven and hoping it goes your way. Now, those moments we once imagined can find new life through actors, music, and landscapes that stretch beyond the edge of the board. This does not take anything away from the game we love. Instead, it gives us a new way to experience it, a way to invite more people into the warmth and wonder of the Island.

I think of it like watching the wind ripple across a field where you once placed your first settlement. The feeling is the same, just seen from a new angle. Perhaps we will see the wood, brick, and wheat come alive. Perhaps the friendships and rivalries will play out in new ways. For me, that sounds exciting.

And if you happen to see a small bunny in the show, hopping near a settlement or peeking from behind a hill, it might just be Thistle, finally getting his moment in the sun. He has been preparing for it, after all.

Growing up on the Island taught me that games like Catan are more than competition. They are shared stories, laughter, and connection. So as Netflix and Asmodee build this new chapter together, I will be watching with the same hopeful spirit that I bring to every game night. Because no matter the format, the heart of Catan has always been about building something together.

If you haven’t read my back story on the Island of Catan, check it out here:
https://gameshoutout.com/meadow-muse-a-tale-of-dice-destiny-and-devotion/