The game has always been great, if hard to learn from the rulebook. This edition is clearer, more streamlined, and in a small Carcassonne-sized box. Fantastic edition.
When our kids visit on holidays they would bring Splendor to play. We enjoyed the game so much we decided to get ourselves a copy. Easy to learn, quality made game.
This has quickly become a new favourite for our family. The kids (7 and 12) enjoy strategizing their moves and I love that it holds their interest. We haven't played the original version of Catan so can't offer a comparison.
The coins are amazing. Probably the best set of coins I own.
Choose Your Own Adventure: The Magic Of The Unicorn (Book)