- Understanding the concept of trade and barter
- Learning about the importance of resources in building a civilization
- Understanding the concept of settlement and expansion
- Learning about the role of luck and chance in history
- Understanding the importance of strategy and planning in achieving goals
Continued development can include exploring other board games that teach history, such as Risk or Axis and Allies. Additionally, reading historical fiction or non-fiction books can help reinforce the concepts learned in Catan Jr. and provide a deeper understanding of history.