Catan Studios has announced a new strategic partnership. The company behind the most popular resource-gathering board game is now a partner of the NBA team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, This marks the first time the studio has partnered with a sports team.
The Catan Minnesota Timberwolves Partnership Announcement
According to the press release, the Catan Minnesota Timberwolves partnership will introduce «interactive concourse activations» at certain Timberwolves home games during the current season. These events will allow sports fans to try out the Catan game and challenge themselves against friends. Better still, these events will include exclusive prizes.
In addition, Catan Studio and the Minnesota Timberwolves will collaborate on community events and initiatives. This will include participation in Timberwolves community outreach programs, promoting the positive local impact of the tabletop hobby.
“We’re thrilled to partner with the Timberwolves, a team that embodies the same spirit of teamwork and strategy that makes CATAN so beloved,” said Kevin Hovdestad, Director of Brand Development at CATAN Studio. “This partnership highlights how CATAN has become woven into sports culture, celebrating teamwork, strategy, and the power of play that unites fans on and off the court.”
“We are pleased to welcome CATAN as a proud partner of the Minnesota Timberwolves,” said Mike Resnick, Vice President of Partnership Marketing for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx. “CATAN’s emphasis on strategy, collaboration and community engagement aligns closely with our organization’s values both on and off the court. Together, we look forward to creating meaningful experiences that connect our fans and celebrate the spirit of teamwork.”
The Catan Minnesota Timberwolves partnership will include several giveaways across social media. This includes prize packs, a Catan-themed Timberwolves jersey, and two tickets to the November 14 game. To enter for a chance to win these prizes, just engage with the official Timberwolves’ social media accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn between November 3-10.
This partnership is the latest in Catan Studio reaching out beyond the tabletop space. This includes signing a deal with Netflix for the TV and Film rights for the Catan game, and subsidiary Asmodee’s branch into crowdfunding with the acquisition of Cthulhu: Death May Die.
