The first extension was really necessary. The game was over very quickly, especially if you play with more than two people. Now even more of a play. The rules have remained the same, with a few new features. There are now inns along the roads, which counts each section of the completed road twice as much. There is also the large retainer who is counted as two characters. This is particularly advantageous if one occupied pastures or cities. For roads and monasteries it is really unnecessary (since we have never had an advantage). The quality has remained the same and also the essence of the game is maintained in spite of enlargement. I think that this extension is vital!