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As for what differs from the original game in this new edition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Redevelopment Phase - This new mandatory phase happens at the end of each round of player turns (i.e. after all players have acted). In point order (first to last) each player must surrender one property from their hand, and optionally they can surrender a second property. Then in reverse point order, each player takes back a number of cards equal to the number they surrendered. Cards are normally played face-down so that only the neighborhood is visible. However, a player can \"jump to the front of the line\" by choosing to play their card face-up. However, this can be done only when the card is currently usable, so you cannot use this method if you're trying to trade neighborhood properties which are not yet in play. 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Be very sure not to leave the leader in control of the last downtown property before City Hall is built!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Base Game 2-4 players only - The original edition allowed up to 5 players, but this was widely-considered to be too many players because such a large proportion of neighborhoods started the game on the board and the action became crowded in a hurry. As per Benno's request, the base game is now just 2-4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- New Waterfront Tile - Basically it's a neighborhood where nothing can be built. 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