CATAN board dimensions and table size
Board only: 20 × 20 inches (50.8 × 50.8 cm) for the island and frame.
Full 4-player setup: clear at least 36 × 30 inches. A 48 × 36 inch table is the recommended size.
Sized for base game, four players.
Also known as Settlers of Catan or The Settlers of Catan.
How much space should you clear?
50.8 × 50.8 cm · island and frame
91.4 × 76.2 cm · 7.5 sq ft
121.9 × 91.4 cm · 12 sq ft
Use about 20 by 20 inches as the board-only envelope. CATAN's official fixed-layout Play Board is 20 by 20 inches; player cards, pieces, shared card banks, dice, and special cards sit outside that area. The full-setup sizes include working room for the shared bank and four players; they do not include drinks, the box, or an open rulebook.
Board only, tight full setup, and recommended table shown to scale.
Will CATAN fit?
Card table
36 × 36 in
Small dining table
48 × 30 in
5-foot game table
60 × 36 in
6-foot game table
72 × 42 in
Campaign table
84 × 48 in
What this recommendation is based on
The official 20-by-20-inch fixed-layout Play Board establishes the board-only envelope. The rules also require five resource-card supplies, a development-card stack, two special cards, dice, four building-cost cards, and each player's cards and unbuilt pieces. A 36-by-30-inch table is a tight full setup; 48 by 36 inches gives four players usable perimeter space without putting the shared bank on the island.
Editions and household layouts vary. This estimate is meant for planning; use the feedback form if your measured setup differs.
Does this feel right for CATAN?
Real setups vary. A quick confirmation—or your measured correction— helps the next person plan better.
CATAN table-size FAQ
What are the CATAN board dimensions?
Plan on about 20 × 20 inches ( 50.8 × 50.8 cm) for the board itself. That is the island and frame only—not the shared card bank, dice, player pieces, or four player areas.
What size table do I need for CATAN?
Use at least 36 × 30 inches for the declared setup. A 48 × 36 inch surface is the more comfortable target.
Will CATAN fit on a 5 × 3 foot table?
Yes—the declared setup should fit comfortably.
Will CATAN fit on a 6 × 3.5 foot table?
Yes—the declared setup should fit comfortably.
Does the recommendation include expansions?
Only when the setup line names one. Otherwise, assume the base game and the stated player count.
Check the edition before you order.
Different editions, expansions, inserts, and player aids can change the footprint. Verify the exact version, then return to this page for the setup-size guidance.