Is this the 2nd edition of the expansion?
1814673
The one I purchased was the first edition of the expansion. I don't know of the second is out yet.
1814674
Yes. Although it's the old box art, it is indeed the 2nd edition. I purchased it a month or so ago and it was the 2nd edition.
1814675
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.
126147
Not really sure, I only played the original game. The expansion was a gift for someone else.
2206687
the difference is the expansions add new stuff and jokes and dark humor to the original game. there is also a 4th expansion.
2151292
No, this edition has the cards and the cards alone. The larger edition is what you want, and I'm not sure where to find it on Amazon. I do know that Barnes & Noble has it in their physical stores' game section though.
2046337
I don't know for sure, there is nothing that says what edition but all of the series for Settlers of Catan and the Seafarers start with a "3" so maybe that means 3rd edition. I'm sorry I'm not much help on this.
874817
It's an entirely new game. Better in some ways. They haven't released expansions for this one yet.
2183789
The box just says "new edition." It doesn't have a number listed. Obviously not the first edition, and it doesn't have the expansion, but it has some nice features like life-point bullets and organizer cards to keep everything tidy.
640606
I would say that, no, it isn't. Two reasons: 1) The price on this product has been steadily dropping for the past couple of months to move them out of inventory. 2) The 2nd edition box art is slightly different than what is pictured, here. On the new box art, there is an alien character wearing red in place of that blue guy in the lower right. While images are not right 100% of the time, I think in this case the image for the box art is not misleading and that this game is, in fact, the first edition.
2064763
I believe my edition is the 3rd addition 2008, and I have wooden blocks for my animals. Look at http://boardgamegeek.com/ for discussions on the editions. I know they are up to the 7th edition but it is in German only and from what I hear the German edition need a few changes that were already in the other language translated editions. Hope that helps.
640608
I received it today. The alien on the box was wearing red so I believe mine is the second edition.
20161
I just received the 2nd edition. This includes the new 4th edition compatible colonies.
1116401
My copy is the 3rd edition, but the cover is very different. I am guessing this might be the 2nd? As long As the description says 3rd edition, you should be ok. To be sure contact the seller.
724633
I would start with the 2nd ed, it is much more balanced and a little more is added to gameplay.
746870
I brought this for my Granddaughter, but I do believe you need the first one since it is called an expansion pack, sounds like it expands the original version. Elizabeth
702127
No, this is just the expansion pack. You could try looking for a bundle that includes both games. :)
815783
Has been reprinted and is available for $125 from Games Workshop or even cheaper from OLGS. Also the new 4th edition has extra parts and missions. it is everything they are selling here for over double the cost with more stuff.
1073065
I received mine today (6/30/14) and it has the new pieces and 2 sided board to support rocket dice. 2013 copyright date. So yes 4th edition.