Masters of Scale CATAN: Reid Hoffman’s favorite board game for business leaders
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Jul 17, 2025 
Guido and Ben Teuber, sons of CATAN's inventor Klaus Teuber, share insights on their family's iconic board game. They discuss how CATAN fosters strategic collaboration, mimicking real-world business challenges. The brothers reflect on its global success, the evolution of gameplay, and innovative expansions like the climate-focused version. They emphasize the importance of community engagement and how board games can enhance team dynamics, illustrating valuable lessons for entrepreneurs through playful competition and negotiation.
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Family Rivalry in Catan Play
- Ben and Guido recall tough but fun rivalry playing Catan with their dad, who often won.
- The family dynamic included competitive and diplomatic personalities revealed through the game play.
Catan's Deep Social Dynamics
- Catan reveals complex social dynamics through strategic trade and alliances.
- The game board setup changes every time, deepening the entrepreneurial challenge for players.
Gaming Reveals True Character
- Guido shares how playing Catan reveals different sides of people not always seen in life.
- He is surprised by his own ruthless play style compared to his diplomatic nature outside the game.
