More’s the pity, IMO. I really like Catan, but I’m not really interested in becoming a board game hipster and learning a new board game every time I play.
I like long complex games that make Catan look like Go Fish.
I have played regularly with a group of friends for years now both in person and online. They're slightly less hardcore.
Catan is one of the games we constantly have running turn based. It never gets old.
It's the perfect balance of strategy, luck, complexity, and fun.
There is even a junior version that says it is for ages 6+. I admittedly have never played it but have heard that it can work for some smart 4 year olds with a little guidance.
What are some good games you would recommend?