I have the 1st edition of the base game, can I play with the 2nd OTB or do would i need to buy the 2nd edition of the base game as well?
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Hi, Ryan. Z-Man sells a $10 Replacement Deck direct to the consumer. It can be found on their website and has Product ID # ZMG71191 with UPC 681706711911. That will make the first edition game compatible with all new second edition expansions including On the Brink and the upcoming In The Lab Expansions. Dave Boardgames 4 Us
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Hi, Ryan. Z-Man sells a $10 Replacement Deck direct to the consumer. It can be found on their website and has Product ID # ZMG71191 with UPC 681706711911. That will make the first edition game compatible with all new second edition expansions including On the Brink and the upcoming In The Lab Expansions.DaveBoardgames 4 Us
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No you can't . The 2nd edition cards have a different look to them. If you go to zman games they have a conversion card set. To make the first edition base set compatible with the 2nd edition OTB. and vis versa. It runs I think $20.00 it adds the 2 new role cards that are added to the 2nd edition base set and the new card look.
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According to the Q&A; for the In the Lab expansion, you can use opaque-backed card sleeves to hide the new design on the back of the cards so that you can't tell which cards are coming up. http://www.amazon.com/edition-comments-require-original-replacement/forum/FxGJNFFL5UQIZX/TxUE2FEXI3UT6I/1/ref=cm_cd_ql_tlc_al?_encoding=UTF8&asin;=B00CE3IA44
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I would start with the 2nd ed, it is much more balanced and a little more is added to gameplay.
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Because the expansion has multiple variations, it would depend on whether or not you want to put all the pieces of the expansion together with the original game. In that case, no-- it would not all fit. If however you were just taking one of the game variations from the expansion (such as the new roles and new epidemic cards), it would fit.
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You could potentially get away with buying the expansions. I would buy the base deck for more options though. I have the base, plus two expansions, and want to buy more.
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From the picture it looks like first edition. I bought this earlier this year & the box was square instead of rectangular. I don't know of any differences between the editions and both will work with all editions of the base game. Might check out BoardGameGeek.com for more info.
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I'd buy the original game. The expansion packs are just different answers you could use. Worth every penny!!
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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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The second edition is a full game with an updated rules set. It does not require the first edition.
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There is now an adapter kit you can get to make your 3rd edition work with the 4th edition expansion. It's an extra $11, but cheaper than re-buying the base set.
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Yes, this is the base game and then once it is installed you can install expansion packs.
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Yes, the ultimate edition has the original game plus a 2nd disc with all the dlc for you to download. You would be able to use the content from the original game and not lose it.
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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! 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... » Read More 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! « Show Less
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The one I purchased was the first edition of the expansion. I don't know of the second is out yet.
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Not to my knowledge. This is the only one showing on Amazon. My guess is the "standard version" has something to do with the game itself (which I haven't played).
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The same as the base game. The expansion just gives better train card, some added destinations and a couple of bonus cards.
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You can play Guild Wars 2 with the basic edition of the game. The previous game is not required to play, nor is the deluxe edition. The deluxe is just stuff that you get at the beginning of the game that is useful/unique as you go through the game.
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The second edition has a larger board with more territories, and a somewhat more complex rule set. It is designed for a more advanced gamer, and removes some of tha advantages the Allies had in the 1st edition game.