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Carcassonne (2015) Reviews

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Transport yourself to the old, medieval, hilltop town of Carcassonne, in this tile and worker placement game that has become an absolute staple of the board game world. Carcassonne is a game, suitable for 2-5 players, see players selecting a face-down tile from the centre of the table, and placing it to continue the landscape of the already-placed tiles on the table. This is the one key rule in Carcassonne. Roads must continue roads, castles must continue castles; you cannot cut off a feature. Then comes the key decision, do you place a meeple on one of the available features on that tile, that feature being anything from a road to a monastery, or do you keep hold of your meeples and await another placement opportunity that may yield more points? This dilemma is had by all who play Carcassonne and it is what makes this game so fiendishly fun. While the artwork and the general theme may be quaint and friendly, it is you, the player, who can turn that image around and become rather quite militant in your tile placing antics! You may see that a player is about to complete a castle feature and score a respectable eight points. However, you see an opportunity to steal said feature and end up placing tiles away from the feature, joining it up and stealing it from right under their noses, as you will have placed more meeples on that feature than them! This is just one of the many strategies one can employ while playing Carcassonne and something that sets this game apart. With its simple yet rich game mechanics and eighty-four tiles that can be configured into numerous combinations, Carcassonne appeals to beginners and veteran gamers alike. This edition is entirely redesigned and modernized, and includes two expansions: The River and The Abbot. This easy to play, fast-paced, family friendly game encompasses everything good about board gaming and will give you an experience you will cherish for many games to come! Player Count: 2-5 Time: 30-45 Minutes Age: 8+

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Really enjoyed this game. So far have played only as 2 player and without playing the supplementary rules, but was simple to pick up the rules and was competitive from the off! A fun game which is a good length to play.
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Posted 4 years ago
Such a great game and a reason it is a classic. Easy to learn but so much replay ability, should be in every gamer's collection.
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Posted 4 years ago
Great family game
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Posted 4 years ago
Great game for a starting point for getting you into board games.
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Posted 4 years ago
This was one of the first games I played when I started playing tabletop games and is such an easy game to pick up. Easy to set up and always interesting as you can try different strategies or add expansions to keep it fresh. Good for adults and children too! Would recommend to anyone looking for something to add to the favourites shelf!
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Posted 5 years ago
Love love love this game!! Different everytime you play. Easy to pick up I have even taught my 84 year old mum!!
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Posted 5 years ago
Love this game, it is ideal for us as adults, but fun for our board-game-fanatical children too. Easy to learn, but takes skill to master.
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Posted 5 years ago
Good fun for all ages. Have played with wife and children (6-8) and all enjoy this. Easy to learn hard to master.
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Posted 5 years ago