Klaus Teuber, creator of popular board game Catan, dies aged 70

Introduced in 1995 and based on a set of hexagonal tiles, game has sold millions of copies and is available in more than 40 languages

Klaus Teuber, the creator of the hugely popular Catan board game, has died after a brief illness, according to a family statement. He was 70.

The board game, originally called The Settlers of Catan when introduced in 1995 and based on a set of hexagonal tiles, has sold tens of millions of copies and is available in more than 40 languages. It has spawned dozens of spinoffs and new editions, including electronic versions, not to mention products related to the game.