Settlers of Catan is a staple for boardgaming aficionados. Some fans like to express themselves by building a custom set of their own, and [Maclsk] is no different. Enter 3D Catan!
The models for the various pieces were designed in Blender, a great open source 3D modelling program. They were then printed on an Anycubic i3 Mega, taking about 80 hours and using 700 grams of PLA filament. With 116 game pieces, there was plenty of filing and sanding to do.
With this completed, it was then time for paint. [Maclsk] shows off a strong understanding of model painting fundamentals, from dry brushing to using PVA glue to give water elements a glossy sheen. If you’re new to the techniques, sit down with your local Warhammer players – they’ll be more than able to point you in the right direction.
Overall, it’s a great build that really pops on the gaming table. We’ve seen other die-hard Catan fans come out with their own builds, too. Video after the break.
I was expecting actual 3d catan like 3d chess. Spock would be disappointed.
I have no idea what that would look like, but now I want to.
I know, right! I imagine uniform polyhedron 3d “tiles” that are wireframes with a solid bottom that can stack and you can reach through and put tokens and pieces on/in. Maybe have them represent planets or solar systems instead of 2d geographic regions. And make the bandits reavers! I’m going to have to do this, now!
I love this concept. Now my mind is 75% busy trying to figure out what the mechanics of this 3D game would work. Thanks Joe.
I am printing this next week-end for sure !
Can’t be much of a games night, if they’re playing Catan…
You’re just not playing with the right people or the proper amount of alcohol.
Play it with a bunch of accountants and see how cutthroat it gets.
I’d like to see that.
I’ve also wondered what’d happen if you got a bunch of lawyers to play D&D.
This is a cool hack, and a reason to break out the 3D printer. For that, I appreciate the post.
However, I feel the need to tell you that saying “games night” makes you sound uneducated. When saying “game night,” the word “game” is a verb, not a noun, and should not be made plural — even when playing more than one game.
Also, I realize I misused a comma in the first sentence. I’ll just stand in the corner now.
Believe it or not, words can have more than one meaning!
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/game
I’ll just leave this here :
https://www.etsy.com/listing/695495266/3d-settlers-of-catan-set-hand-painted-3d