Netflix to Adapt Popular Board Game Catan
Netflix is expanding its content library beyond video games, now targeting the world of board games. The streaming giant has announced plans to adapt Catan, the globally recognized strategy game designed by Klaus Teuber in 1995. This partnership with Asmodee will bring the game to screens in various formats.
Catan, a settlement-building game focused on resource management, is known for its tactical gameplay and strategic negotiations. Jinny Howe, Netflix’s head of scripted content, highlighted the potential for dramatic narratives arising from the game's inherent tension and strategic depth. The adaptation is expected to involve both animation and live-action possibilities, with plans to enrich the abstract game with characters and storylines. The involvement of original game creators, Gu...









