The differences are rather marginal, but very nice :)! So once Vienna has been very well implemented as Catanian map and the many attractions and distinctive "landmarks" were ^^ integrated as stylish Cardboard Tokens with pedestal. These make even a part of the game mechanics, because by tethering - by road - one indicated on the schedule attraction there is not only the corresponding victory point card (in addition to interesting information about the object at the back), but also an additional reward.
These may be donated commodities, a development map or a road.
The raw materials have been adapted and there are now: Stein (instead of ore), wood, clay, grain and grapes (instead of sheep / wool). Likewise, the special point card be different because it was from the longest trade route the "longest toll road" ^^ and from the greatest knight makes the "largest vigilante".
The development cards were also adjusted all, but are modeled on the originals in their function and have only another title and a different graphic.
At the beginning each player gets in his chosen color, the settlements and roads, as well as an overview map for the construction project. The tables are back the starting positions of the three (!) Settlements that may build up the players at the beginning and the start-up capital in the form of two commodities.
At these start specifications of course one must not hold and may the classic rules (in turn alternately build the 2 settlements and get the last adjacent commodities at the start) use in more experienced players.
The map is also in front, where settlements can be built, that arise quite a strassige-up three-strassige distances between settlements, instead of the usual. 2
Instead of commercial ports, there are (marked in red) trade routes, which are simply built with a road in order to use them can. Next to it is the currently valid exchange rate.
To win the game, a player in the 4 round must win 10 points to reach 12 victory points in a 3 round.
For Catan fans and collectors :) compulsory purchase! All Others "Catan happy player" or casual gamers should get a taste definitely, because the classic gameplay has been preserved entirely and was provided with a very considerable transformation.
Certain tactical mindsets can be reversed, as can be obtained through the connection of the attractions Extra victory points here and so this version is available at a slightly faster Catan. This and the attractive appearance is the Player Turn encouraged all over again "settle" for.
[Thank cosmos for the test specimen!]