Editing Eurogame (section)

=== ''Settlers of Catan'' ===
Although German-style designs were already popular within Germany, ''[[Catan|The Settlers of Catan]]'', first published in 1995, paved the way for the genre outside Europe.<ref>{{cite web
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}}</ref> While it was not the first Eurogame and not the first to achieve popularity outside Germany, it became more successful than any of its predecessors. Millions of copies were sold in Germany alone. The game's success brought new interest, investment, and attention to this genre of board games emphasizing planning and negotiation rather than direct conflict. Game designers like [[Reiner Knizia]] became popular globally. Knizia's notable designs include [[Amun-Re (board game)|''Amun-Re'']], ''[[Blue Moon City]]'', [[Ingenious (board game)|''Ingenious'']], ''[[Keltis]]'', [[Lord of the Rings (board game)|''Lord of the Rings'']], ''Medici'', [[Modern Art (game)|''Modern Art'']], [[Ra (board game)|''Ra'']], ''Taj Mahal'', ''[[Tigris and Euphrates]]'', and ''[[Through the Desert]]''. Many of his designs incorporate mathematical principles, such as his repeated use of auction mechanics.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Knizia auction trilogy |url=https://boardgamegeek.com/wiki/page/Knizia_auction_trilogy |access-date=2024-02-12 |website=BoardGameGeek |language=en-US}}</ref>