Think you've mastered the board game Catan? Fine, Netflix It's about bringing this experience to the small screen by securing global rights to several Catan films and series.
Here's what we know so far. According to a report from DiversityThe streamer will develop projects “in film, scripted and unscripted television, as well as live-action and animated films.” Game publisher asmodee, Catan Studios and the sons of game inventor Klaus Teuber are set to work together as producers.
Luckily this is not my problem, but I have an idea. Catan has a lot of expansion packs that take the typical gameplay to the next level, and I think a better adaptation of it (in my opinion) would be the first step.
Explorers & Pirates is the Catan expansion pack that Netflix should adapt first
Here's the vision. After resounding success Netflix Live One piece, Black Sails and not forgetting Pirates of the Caribbean moviesCatan's Explorers & Pirates expansion pack could add the perfect dose of excitement and danger that any new streaming IP needs.
In a board game, choosing this expansion pack means you get a lot of extras for your money. This is one of the most popular options due to how different it is from the base game, allowing players to get creative with the rules and settings to make it feel cohesive.
From an adaptation perspective, this means that the range of creative possibilities is enormous. As the name suggests, the idea is all about exploring “uncharted territories,” meaning there are no rules to break (or for fans to get upset when adaptations don't turn out the way they expected).
You're also not strictly building anything here, at least not in the traditional way. Your focus is on ships, crews and harbors, but you also need to be incredibly persistent in any resource trade. The expansion pack means you can't be passive and win – players must be active, ambitious and dynamic.
Combining the base game and Explorers and Pirates in an adaptation raises the stakes and tension in any drama we see on screen, which always results in more views, more attention, and more episodes.
Honestly, I think this is the smartest place to start a new Netflix-Catan relationship… and if I had to choose, I would choose an animated series for my idea (animation, of course, is a limitless medium). The ball is now in your court, Netflix.
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