Board analysis tool

Find the best Catan opening in seconds.

Generate or scan a board, then get ranked settlement spots with production, scarcity, port, robber-risk, and expansion context.

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  • The page starts with a playable board so you can read the top openings immediately.
  • Use Random board for quick scenarios, or click tiles to match a real game setup.
  • Rankings update as you edit, so there is no separate submit step.
Mode
4P or 6P
Switch between standard and expanded layouts without leaving the page.
Inputs
Click or scan
Assign numbers manually, randomize a board, or scan a photo with your API key.
Signals
Pips plus context
Scores combine raw production, diversity, spread, ports, robber risk, and expansion.
Output
Ranked openings
Get a clean top list and resource pool view for quicker starting decisions.
Board
Click tiles to edit. Hover dots for scores.
Green = best opening.
Best
Great
Good
Weak
No value
Port 3:1
Port 2:1
Rankings update instantly as the board changes.
Controls
Change board size, generate a new board, scan a real setup, or edit numbers manually.
Board size
Tile assignment
Fast start
Ranking depth