Carcassonne

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The official adaptation of the famous board game Carcassonne! A modern classic tile-placement game based on the award-winning game in which the players draw and place a tile with a piece of southern French landscape on it. The player can then decide to place one of his followers, so-called Meeples.

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 100 reviews

replayability3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Carcassonne is easy to learn and suitable for players of all ages, making it a great family game.
The game offers a unique blend of strategy and luck, with high replayability due to the ever-changing tile placements.
It has a variety of expansions available, allowing for increased complexity and new gameplay experiences.

Some players find the game can become repetitive over time, especially without expansions.
Quality control issues have been reported, with some components being poorly cut or damaged upon arrival.
The scoring system can be confusing, particularly with incomplete features scoring the same as completed ones, which may detract from strategic depth.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
67%
20%
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and accessibility, making it suitable for both board game enthusiasts and newcomers. Players appreciate the strategic depth and variety offered by the mechanics, which allow for engaging and quick sessions, typically lasting around 30 minutes. The inclusion of expansion packs enhances the experience without complicating the learning curve, ensuring lasting enjoyment and replayability.
- “The game is approachable–yet deep when it comes to gameplay and strategy.”
- “Carcassonne has all the hallmarks we look for: easy to play, learn and teach gateway tile laying mechanic with more strategic depth than at first glance, great art and theme, plays quickly with evident scoring and above all it's fun!”
- “The gameplay is simple with plenty of opportunities to add complexity to your liking.”
- “The game mechanics are very simple, but the fact that it is a tile game creates endless scenarios and opportunities to strategize.”
- “It is also fairly quick gameplay - we have played multiple times now and generally it takes no more than 30 minutes.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The graphics of the new edition feature beautiful, modern artwork with enhanced detail on the tiles, making them visually appealing and sturdy. While the updated art style is exclusive to this edition, the bright and attractive visuals, along with durable meeples, contribute positively to the overall gaming experience. However, some players note the absence of the abbot piece tied to the new artwork, which may be a minor drawback.
- “Wonderful artwork on these tiles, and it's much better with two copies instead of just one.”
- “The tiles are sturdy, the artwork is bright and attractive, and the meeples are durable and bright as well.”
- “The visuals are not that classic Carcassonne tiles were in real need of a facelift, but the tiles have now been updated to be a little more modern, with a bit more detail on them.”
- “Really the only disadvantage I can think of is that the new edition is the only set in the new art style.”
- “So this could possibly be the only set in the new art style.”
- “You won't get the abbot as it's tied to the new artwork, but really, it's not that much of a loss.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
17%
Overall, the game offers significant replayability due to its dynamic gameboard and tile-drawing mechanics, ensuring a unique experience with each playthrough. However, some players feel that the lack of strategic depth in the standard rules may limit the potential for competitive replay value. Despite this, many find the game consistently enjoyable and fun, contributing to its high replay value.
- “Perhaps I am biased, but this game is just a lot of fun with tons of replay value.”
- “It may seem like a lot at first, but once you get the hang of it, this has tons of replay value.”
- “Because the game is built as players draw and place tiles, there is great replay value: you always get a new game every time!”
- “While the changing gameboard adds a lot of replay value, the more important part of replay value for any strategy type of board game, in my opinion, is the promise of besting your opponents by honing your strategy. Unfortunately, that is not there at all... at least not with the standard rules.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players often find grinding in board games to be tedious and laborious, especially after a long day, which can deter them from engaging with the game. However, the rewarding mechanics of earning points through various strategies, such as building cities and completing roads, can still provide enjoyment and motivation to continue playing.
- “I find that, personally, I often shy away from board games after a long work day because tedious strategy can be laborious.”
- “You can get points for building cities, completing roads, surrounding churches, or farming a large area of land.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is marked by a sense of confusion and frustration regarding scoring rules, particularly about how unfinished lands contribute points. While the instructions are generally clear, the conflicting information from various sources adds to the players' emotional struggle, highlighting a disconnect between understanding the rules and the gameplay experience.