A classic in a new look, with app-frills

This game is played in our family almost since the first hour, Game of the Year 1995 and is a classic in our family evenings. It is now already 20 years ago and I want to play for my own budget because the new edition was just right.
The board game is something for the whole family: a bit of strategy, trade skill and a little luck, one of them. It does not require many rules, making it pretty easy. Especially great that it is already playing from 10 years, perhaps even starting. 9
On the wood expenditure of earlier comes naturally ran anything because I'm so grown up. The extensions and supplements Games there are unfortunately only in plastic.

The roads, cities and towns / villages are indeed made of plastic, for now but very detailed. However, cities and towns can no longer be so easily distinguished from each other, the grannies have to look very closely. The robbers also look very funny. Unfortunately there is no separate port fields, they are integrated into the frame. We like to put another island shape, so it was more flexible. Well, however, that you can put the frame together properly, not only put. The graph of the fields and maps is subtle and chic. Beautiful highlights are the cardholder.
The New in this edition is the Play it smart option, but can also be played without tried and true. We do not use it.
Manufacturer's Description: Alternatively you can losgespielt directly via the Catan board game wizard, which free for Apple and Android devices is available. Cheekily be the robber with the new Play it smart function. Who smartphone or tablet available that can bring to life the robbers. The damage they vollvertonten events, provide more surprises during the game. The Play it smart app is available for free in the respective app store.

Conclusion:
Still one of my favorite games, what excites young to old. Because everyday is already dominated by mobile phones and tablets, a leisurely game night so should not spoil it.