Catan Strategy Simulator

Analyze game theory and discover optimal strategies

Game Board

Settlement Analysis

Hover over a colored dot to analyze that settlement spot

Green = high yield, Red = low yield

Dice Probability Distribution

Understanding dice probabilities is key to optimal placement. Numbers 6 and 8 (red) are most likely to be rolled.

Strategy Tournament

Run a tournament between all strategies to see which performs best over many games.

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Click "Run Simulation" to start a tournament

4 strategies will compete in a series of games

Head-to-Head Comparison

Compare two specific strategies against each other to see which one dominates.

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Select two strategies and click "Compare"

Strategy Guide

Greedy

Maximizes immediate resource production by choosing the highest-yield spots.

Balanced

Prioritizes resource diversity to avoid being blocked by any single resource.

Probability

Focuses on numbers 6 and 8, the most likely rolls, for consistent income.

Port-Focused

Builds toward 2:1 ports for efficient trading, accepting lower initial yields.

Ore-Wheat Rush

Prioritizes ore and wheat for cities and development cards. High risk, high reward.

Random

Makes random valid moves. Useful as a baseline for comparing other strategies.