Terms of Use
Last updated 2026-11-01.
Play, share, print
Generate as many boards as you like. You can share seed links, print board images for your own game nights and post them in reviews, videos or club newsletters.
Fan tool, not official
HexBoardGen is an unofficial helper. It does not include or replace the game; you need your own copy to play. CATAN® is a trademark of Catan GmbH and is used only to describe compatibility.
Fair use of the site
Please do not hammer the site with automated requests, frame it as your own product or resell generated boards as a commercial service.
No warranty
The balance score is a heuristic. Boards are provided as-is and we are not responsible for lost games, arguments at the table or anything else that follows from using them.
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Contact
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Quick answers
Can I use generated boards commercially?
Personal and club use is fine; reselling generated boards as a service is not.
Is the score guaranteed?
No. It is a heuristic ranking of candidates, not a proof that a board is fair.
Next step → Generate a balanced board
Updated 2026-11-01 · about & methodology
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Custom scenario inspirationBest starting positions
Pick opening spots by pipsTiles & number tokens
Full component countsRandom board odds
Why 69% of shuffles break 6 & 8Board score method
The 0–100 formula & candidate pickResource pips explained
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Don’t own the game yet?
HexBoardGen works with the base game and the 5-6 player extension. Check prices on Amazon.