This is NOT a complete game! It is only a game extension for 5 - 6 players. You need a Catan game (or Settlers of Catan) in order to play with this extension!
The 5th Edition boasts new artwork as well as shortening the name from "Settlers of Catan" to just "Catan". Also, the rules have been clarified in order to prevent misreading them. The 5th editions are compatible with 4th edition products. Hexes are made of the same material and the same die cut. The card backs are also the same.
Now five to six players can explore and settle Catan! In the Catan: 5-6 Player Extension, you control a group of settlers exploring and taming the uncharted lands of Catan. Embark on a quest to settle the rich island, competing against more opponents for added fun.
Add 1-2 more friends or family without sacrificing ease of play.
Add green and brown settlers and expand your island with 2 more harbors and 11 unique, new terrain tiles.
Components:
11 Hexagonal Regional Tiles
2 Frame Pieces with Harbors
2 All-Sea Frame Pieces
10 Wooden Settlements
8 Wooden Cities
30 Wooden Roads
25 Resource Cards
9 Development Cards
28 Number Tokens
1 Rulebook