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1. Wikipedia: Catan
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It was first published in 1995 in Germany by Franckh-Kosmos Verlag (Kosmos).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why isn't Monopoly classified as a Modern Hobby Strategy Game?
Monopoly predates the Eurogame movement and is grouped under Race Games instead, for its mechanic rather than its era.
Modern Hobby Strategy Games covers the Eurogame or German-style hobby board game movement of the late 20th century onward, such as Catan, Pandemic and Ticket to Ride. Monopoly predates this movement and is grouped instead under Race Games for its roll-and-move mechanic.