<p>Yes. Aside from some slightly different artwork and renaming of soldiers to knights, the only difference is that the newer edition comes with a frame that has the ports printed on it. You don't need the frame, so you just play without it. </p>

CC BY-SA 3.0
2015-06-28T23:40:01.157Z
Although, if you want the frame (which might be important if you want to get the 5-6 player expansion sets and/or Seafarers), there is a "Pre-2007 adaptor kit" (http://www.catan.com/board-games/settlers-catan/settlers-catan-pre-2007-adapter-kit) you can buy that includes the frame and a few other bits and pieces.
ConMan
CC BY-SA 3.0
2015-06-28T22:32:33.740Z
2015-06-28T22:32:33.740Z
GendoIkari
<p>I have an older version of <em>The Settlers of Catan</em> (part number 483), and an older version of <em>The Cities and Knights of Catan</em> (part number 494), which were purchased sometime around the late 1990s.</p>

<p>I recently purchased <em>Catan: Explorers and Pirates</em>, but the game box says "You must have <em>The Settlers of Catan</em> (MFG3061) in order to use this game expansion".</p>

<p>Can I use this newer expansion of Catan with my older versions of the base game and expansion?</p>

CC BY-SA 3.0
2015-06-29T10:01:46.590Z
What version/language are you talking about? The answer might differ depending on whether you're using Mayfair, or 999 Games.
freekvd
CC BY-SA 3.0
2015-06-29T17:50:52.503Z
Good point!  This is an American english edition (as far as I can tell), published by Mayfair Games.
James
<catan>
Can I use Settlers of Catan (older edition) with Catan: Explorers and Pirates (2015 ed.)?
James
# Can I use Settlers of Catan (older edition) with Catan: Explorers and Pirates (2015 ed.)?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2015-06-28)

I have an older version of *The Settlers of Catan* (part number 483), and an older version of *The Cities and Knights of Catan* (part number 494), which were purchased sometime around the late 1990s.

I recently purchased *Catan: Explorers and Pirates*, but the game box says "You must have *The Settlers of Catan* (MFG3061) in order to use this game expansion".

Can I use this newer expansion of Catan with my older versions of the base game and expansion?

**Tags:** catan

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: What version/language are you talking about? The answer might differ depending on whether you're using Mayfair, or 999 Games.  
> **username_0**: Good point!  This is an American english edition (as far as I can tell), published by Mayfair Games.  

---

## 1 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2015-06-28. Score: 6 | Accepted answer

Yes. Aside from some slightly different artwork and renaming of soldiers to knights, the only difference is that the newer edition comes with a frame that has the ports printed on it. You don't need the frame, so you just play without it.

> **Comments:**
> **username_3**: Although, if you want the frame (which might be important if you want to get the 5-6 player expansion sets and/or Seafarers), there is a "Pre-2007 adaptor kit" (http://www.catan.com/board-games/settlers-catan/settlers-catan-pre-2007-adapter-kit) you can buy that includes the frame and a few other bits and pieces.  

---

