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Catan Gift Ideas: 10 Gifts for Catan Players (2026)

Gifts for someone who loves Catan: 3D-printed resource tokens, a robber upgrade, Longest Road and Largest Army trophies, a handmade Catan blanket, and STL files for 3D printers.

2026-10-09

Almost every board-game shelf has a copy of Catan, which makes it one of the easiest games to shop for. Whoever you're buying for already plays it, so the best gifts make the games they already play look and feel better, or settle the arguments it's famous for. Here are ten, from stocking stuffers to the one the whole table will fight over.

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Quick Answer

The best gift for a Catan player is 3D-printed resource tokens: they replace the cards everyone handles all game. For a small gift, Longest Road and Largest Army trophies or a robber upgrade are hard to beat, and the handmade Catan blanket is the big one for a true fan.

The upgrade the whole table uses

Our top pick

Catan Resource Tokens

Little wood logs, bricks, sheep, wheat and ore to replace the resource cards. Trades get faster, new players follow along more easily, and the table looks like the island it represents.

$25.13$27.92 See it up close →

Hexagon Token Trays

Stackable hex bowls to keep those resources sorted on the table. A natural add-on if you're buying the tokens.

$2.51$2.79 See it up close →

Small gifts that settle arguments

Catan players argue about who has Longest Road and who's really winning. These end the discussion and make great stocking stuffers.

Best small gift

Catan Trophies — Longest Road & Largest Army

Physical trophies for Longest Road and Largest Army, plus a Snail Award for the slowest player. They move around the table as the game swings.

$9.31$10.34 See it up close →

Catan Score Tracker

A victory point board that keeps everyone's score visible, for 4- and 6-player games. No more recounting at the end.

$12.56$13.96 See it up close →

Catan Robber Figure Upgrade

A thief figure carrying stolen sheep and wood, to replace the plain grey robber. Rolling a 7 never looked this good.

$14.89$16.54 See it up close →

For the person who always wins

The Ruler of Catan Trophy

The Ruler of Catan trophy, for whoever wins game night. Hand it over at the end of each game and watch the rivalry grow.

$28.85$32.06 See it up close →

For a tidier table

Catan Player Tray

A player tray with a built-in card holder: resources, development cards and pieces in one place. Buy one per regular player.

$5.58$6.20 See it up close →

The big gift for a true fan

Handmade

Settlers of Catan Blanket

A crocheted hexagon throw inspired by the island of Catan, made by hand. Cosy gamer decor for game night on the sofa.

$67.01$74.46 See it up close →

For the friend with a 3D printer

If they print their own upgrades, give them the files. They're instant downloads, so there's no shipping to wait for.

Catan Player Tray STL File

Print-at-home files for our Catan player tray. One download, as many trays as the table needs, in any colour.

$6.86$7.62Instant download See it up close →

Catan Score Tracker STL File

The score tracker as print files, for 4- and 6-player games.

$9.19$10.21Instant download See it up close →

Which Catan gift fits?

If they…	Give them
Play Catan every game night	Resource tokens
Need a small or stocking gift	Longest Road & Largest Army trophies
Always argue about the score	Score tracker
Are the group's champion	Ruler of Catan trophy
Are a true superfan	Handmade Catan blanket
Own a 3D printer	Player tray or score tracker STL files

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