Elasund: The First City

About this board game

Elasund: The First City is a board game for 2–4 players, with an approximate play time of 90 minutes. Released in 2005, it challenges players to compete and cooperate as they build the premier city of Catan.

Elasund is the second game in the Abenteuer Catan, or Catan Adventures, series. The series began with Candamir: The First Settlers, making this game part of a broader Catan-themed adventure setting.

The game’s theme is based on Die Siedler von Catan, the novel written by Rebecca Gablé. That novel itself is based on the original The Settlers of Catan game, connecting Elasund to both a literary interpretation and the classic Catan world.

At the heart of the experience is the shared goal of developing a city. Players must balance competition with cooperation as they work toward establishing Catan’s premier urban center. This combination gives the game a distinct place within the Catan Adventures series.

With its setting drawn from the Catan novel and its focus on building a city, Elasund offers a different perspective on the world of Catan. The 2–4 player format supports games for a small group, while the 90-minute playing time makes room for a substantial city-building contest.

For players interested in the wider Catan universe, Elasund: The First City presents a story-connected board game experience centered on the rise of a city. It is a notable entry in the 2005 Catan Adventures line and a direct follow-up to Candamir: The First Settlers.