Kris Kosik
Finished ahead of everyone except the person who won. Which, in a three-player game, is a very specific achievement.
The Citation
For finishing second in 2026, and for finishing ahead of the Player of the Decade, which the Committee assumes was an accident, the Committee names Kris Kosik the 2026 Catan Runner-Up.
Season Highlights
- Beat Mark. In 2026. The Committee wants it on the record that this happened, and that Mark has not discussed it.
- Led the league in sheep offered per trade. Any card, any time, always for a sheep.
- Built roads to nowhere with total conviction. Longest Road was not achieved. Longest Commute was.
- Was one turn away. Every game. One turn. Every time.
- Asked "wait, what does the 2:1 port do?" on a turn the Committee is too kind to date.
Acceptance Speech
"Next year." Kris Kosik, 2026 Runner-Up
The Committee has heard this before and wishes Kris the very best of luck.
A Word of Encouragement
Silver is just gold that couldn't find a trade partner. Kris has a bright future in this game, and a full page of tips written with Kris specifically in mind. Start with the one about ports.