We plan to build a pair of interactive Catan boards that let people enjoy the classic board game experience even when they’re not in the same room. Instead of staring at a screen like in traditional online play, each board will look and feel like a normal Catan set, but will also stay connected in real time. When one player places a settlement, builds a road, or rolls the dice, the same action will automatically show up on the other board using lights, sensors, and hidden hardware. The boards will light up the numbers rolled to make resource collection quicker, and even track the robber’s position with a simple button press. What makes this project unique is that it blends the convenience of online play with the hands-on, social feel of a real board game – capturing the fun of sitting around a table together, even from across the world.
