I wonder if it is good for the 4th edition that we have
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don't see why it would not be. the pieces are all made to fit standard catan hexes and replacement hexes are std sizes - for example, the fisherman tile replaces desert tile. this expansion has great replay value and is very versatile - it combines several smaller expansions and you can mix and match. the fisherman expansion is by far my favorite. I still have not tried the barbarian variation yet. basic catan rules are straightforward and these variations just build off it. for example, there is a card deck with events that replaces dice rolls.
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I'm not sure what addition we have of the regular settlers game. We bought it in 2012 and the last copyright date is 2007. IThe expansion works fine for us, we have five in our family that regularly like to play the game. There are some new rules but it makes the game fun and different and may take a little longer to play. I would definitely recommend it!
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The 4th edition is only different from the 1st-3rd in appearance, the rules are the same, but for example, one edition has sea tiles instead of borders.This is the basic, original game with a board extension for extra players, which is nice. The other "editions" are variations which simplify the game (family, junior) or change it up completely (Star Trek Catan) - probably not good starting points unless kids or complete trekkies are involved. Then there are expansions which require the core game (seafarers, cities & knights, traders & barbarians, explorers & pirates) and also have their own extension expansions.So yeah, just start with the core + extension. The 4th edition is only different from the 1st-3rd in appearance, the rules are the same, but for example, one edition has sea tiles instead of borders.This is the basic, original game with a board extension for extra players, which is nice. The other "editions" are variations which simplify the game (family, junior) or change it up completely (Star Trek Catan) - probably not good starting points unless kids or complete trekkies are involved. Then there are expansions which require the core game (seafarers, cities & knights, traders & barbarians, explorers & pirates)... » Read More The 4th edition is only different from the 1st-3rd in appearance, the rules are the same, but for example, one edition has sea tiles instead of borders.This is the basic, original game with a board extension for extra players, which is nice. The other "editions" are variations which simplify the game (family, junior) or change it up completely (Star Trek Catan) - probably not good starting points unless kids or complete trekkies are involved. Then there are expansions which require the core game (seafarers, cities & knights, traders & barbarians, explorers & pirates) and also have their own extension expansions.So yeah, just start with the core + extension. « Show Less
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Yes, generally there is a noticeable difference between the 3rd and 4th editions of Catan in two ways: 1) The artwork is very different so your tiles will not look the same, depending on how much that matters to you. Personally, I'd rather have them match. 2) And this could present a more series problem. The 4th ed. of the base game has a different border which locks together. I know it doesn't work well with the 3rd ed. of the base game so I'm guessing you could have some problems here as well. It is a nice improvement to the game in that it holds things together nicely, but it does present compatibility problems with earlier editions. Hope this helps!
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I don't know what the deal is with the 2nd edition.. it says Copyright 2004 on the box.. but the other catch phrase game doesn't say 2nd edition, yet it says Copyright 2009.
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Just saw that answer, yes its latest spec, my book was one earlier that this now covers
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It seems like there might because of the new content. Looking at the difference between the old X-2 guide and this one, there is more content with a slight change in layout. The basic information is still the same. Nothing really more then the game other then the other guide.
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Yes, it does include animeeples. Not sure where it says 4th edition but I see a 2013 on the back.
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Geri, I have never played the second edition before, so I'm not really able to speak to that, but do want to say that the original is SO MUCH FUN!!! I would email the game company and ask them. Look forward to what you find out...
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Probably...I know it updates version 5.0, so there's a good chAnce that it will update version 3.0 as well.
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I think so, we have some old (but not to old) we use in ours, I hope this helped
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It was put out in sixth I have not read seventh but I heard the only thing that changed was psyched and a few other things but it should still give you a good base to start I'd be sure to get the seventh edition rules tho
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I am not sure if there is a way to tell from the package the one i purchased was 4th edition, it still has the same great game quality.
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The 4-7 should work fine, if you look up the set that's what information they give us.
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I thought so, for the most part, although you might find that the part about the menu structure requires careful rereading. I have had mine for over four years and the documentation may have improved in the intervening time period.
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The one that I bought here was the second edition. Some say that it's very hard to buy the first edition. It's quite rare these days.
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I had wondered about adding additional materials to the suggestions. I appreciate the details in your answer.
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The edition I have is copyrighted 1999, 2000, 2002. It says nothing about 1st or 2nd edition.