The collector's edition comes with game play content not included in the retail edition: 4 additional adornment cards, 6 event cards, and 4 forest cards. Some additional components as well: 18 additional meeples, 3 additional frog ambassadors, 6 open/closed 3D signs, and a scorepad.
Pearlbrook introduces a new side board, the river board, where you'll send your frog ambassador to gather a new resource: pearls. You'll also encounter new aquatic critters and constructions! Collect enough pearls and you can construct fabulous wonders and adornments, to make your city the pride of Everdell!