This is an expansion for The Settlers of Catan. Players can build shipping lanes, which are very similar to roads. This game requires The Settlers of Catan. Ideally, using the same publisher and edition of the game. Contents: 60 Wooden Ships 1 Pirate Ship 6 Frame Pieces 19 Sea Hexes 11 Hexagonal Region Tiles 50 Catan Chits 10 Number Tokens 10 Harbor Tokens 1 Rulebook and Scenarios The following changes have been made: 1. The boxes have all transitioned from landscape to portrait. 2. The graphics of all covers and tiles and cards were executed by the same artist. 3. The backs of all cards remain the same, the faces of the cards are new art. 4. The tiles have similar perspective to the 4th edition tiles, but the art is new and slightly different, it’s a new artist. 5. The dice remain the same 6. The wood components remain the same colors and supplier. 7. The rules book contains new graphics. 8. The material used in the tiles is the same as fourth edition after July 2013. This is heavier than the European stock. 9. The tile size and cut remain the same as the previous 4th edition, since July 2013. 10. The game is now titled: Catan. Players: 3-5 Ages: 10+ Playtime: 90 min