Better than the basic game - but less potential

When Settlers of Catan-collectors I've gained this special edition of course. Visually it is very well done, nice is the fact that instead of four cities accompanied by four different pieces of the temple towns. For the game itself: I find The Settlers of Catan - The basic game is not so exciting, only with extensions, especially cities and knight is it good. And right here is the Egypt issue a small advantage and one big disadvantage: The advantage is that you have with reingepackt three mini-expansions: the Egyptian gods, which is similar to the helpers of Catan the current owner of the card allow special promotions that the Nile Delta, which is reminiscent of the river and the pyramids. The game is therefore deeper than the basic game. On the other hand, is only possible due to different measurement of the basic game design combining with the four expansion boxes. I would recommend the Settlers of Catan - recommend Ancient Egypt rather only collectors or designated fans of ancient Egypt, or people who do not like the extensions. Otherwise, you're better off with the basic game, because then the extensions, especially cities and knights and merchants and pirates can take this without adjustments.