I think about the gameplay has already spoken enough, and so I want to make reference to the predecessor, "The Settlers of Catan - The Card Game". Presumably, each owner of the original card game asks you if you need this new version at all and whether the changes made to justify a new purchase. - The maps were developed content and graphics from scratch. In particular, the new graphic design by Michael Menzel ("The Pillars of the Earth") is created with great attention to detail; alone watching is fun and lust for playing. People cards are based now on the book by Rebecca Gable, and who knows this, will have his pleasure, instead of knights now are heroes like Candamir or Austin over or to look Brigitta eye. The revised rules make it easier for newcomers to find the game (which is why I can not understand the criticism of our poker playing friend ...) All those who know the game already, innovations are like meet with the commercial advantage (formerly: 3 points majority of the points and the city, but the points of the enemy include, when it comes to the majority, if the opponent does not have a city ... - who has never made a mistake ??? --- today (!): 3 points and most of the points). I have for years played the "old" card game rules and read Forum rolled the rule declaration. All these questions and doubts were positively revised and simplified without being diluted. Many renowned cards shine in new splendor visually, and many new faces have been added. I do not regret the purchase, and so I can this new edition to anyone who has the old card game, unreservedly recommend.