As reported by Variety, Netflix have secured the global rights to the board game Catan, and is currently developing projects across film and both scripted and unscripted TV, as well as both live-action and animation.

Catan-verse, anyone?

All projects will be produced by Darren Kyman from game publisher asmodee, Pete Fenlon of Catan Studios (an asmodee studio), and Guido and Benjamin Teuber, the sons of ‘Catan’ inventor Klaus Teuber. Roy Lee of Vertigo Entertainment will also produce.

Thomas Koegler, CEO of asmodee said: “Millions of people are enjoying ‘Catan’ since it was created and for many, it remains a gateway to modern board gaming. I’m thrilled to see the game expanding to a larger audience who will discover the richness of its universe, I find it exciting for the future of the brand.”

“It’s also a testament that board gaming is truly part of pop culture and a popular form of entertainment in everyone’s homes, and I’m delighted to continue asmodee’s relationship with Netflix.”

Klaus Teuber originally released Catan in 1995 under the name “The Settlers of Catan.” Since then, the game has become a phenomenon, selling over 45 million copies worldwide and having been translated into over 40 languages. In the game, players reach the fictional island of Catan, where they must acquire resources and grow their settlements, ultimately acquiring victory points in order to win.