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Carcassonne Classic

4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 444 ratings

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Brand Z-Man Games
Theme Game,Medieval
Genre Tabletop Gaming
Number of Players 5
Minimum Age Recomendation 156

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  • This Z-Man games edition includes the River Tile Expansion
  • For 2-5 players
  • Clever tile-laying game

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A clever tile-laying game. The southern French city of Carcassonne is famous for its unique Roman and Medieval fortifications. The players develop the area around Carcassonne and deploy their followers on the roads, in the cities, in the cloisters, and in the fields. The skill of the players to develop the area will determine who is victorious. 2 - 5 Players 13 Years +

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The Carcassonne is a clever tile-laying game. The southern French city of Carcassonne is famous for its unique roman and medieval fortifications. The players develop the area around Carcassonne and deploy their followers on the roads, in the cities, in the cloisters, and in the fields. The skill of the players to develop the area will determine who is victorious. The game is for ages 13 and up and 2 to 5 players.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
444 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, ease of use, versatility, and possibilities of the board game. For example, they mention it's still really fun, easy to understand the rules, and has a very short learning curve. They appreciate the variety of strategies and the nice balance between strategy and luck-of-the-draw during game play. Customers also appreciate the many expansions that go with a basic game, which adds to the fun. Overall, they say it'll be a great addition to any board game collection.

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192 customers mention184 positive8 negative

Customers find the board game really fun, with the River expansion adding to the fun. They also say it's an excellent game that invites friendlier gameplay. Customers also say the game is a good intro game that does not last too long for kids yet can be played. They say it keeps their mind tuned and is able to be played by a couple or for up to 5 players.

"...(and the experiences of those who have played with me), the game is still really fun...." Read more

"...similar in content and goals, but much less cutthroat and invites friendlier gameplay without the worry that your best friends will become your dire..." Read more

"...The tiles feel of good quality, and wooden followers are great too...." Read more

"...the "river" expansion, which makes it more challenging and interesting. This is good, because the basic game had a fast burn-out rate for me...." Read more

121 customers mention107 positive14 negative

Customers find the board game easy to learn and understand. They say the rules are simple but complex enough to provide a variety of strategies. They also mention that the game has a very short learning curve and is the easiest game to pick up in a long time. Customers also appreciate the good instructions and videos online to help them. They mention that there is not a lot of set up or clean up, and the scoring is simple and easy.

"...only is it fun, but each game lasts ~15-30 minutes and there is very little set-up or clean-up involved. You can teach someone to play on the fly...." Read more

"...but as you pick it up, it's really simple to play. I'd heard some reviewers say that if you love Settlers of Catan, you'll love this game...." Read more

"...cities and roads is pretty much all you're doing and it is not too difficult...." Read more

"...Pros:• Easy to learn• Good date night game, or game for up to 5 players*..." Read more

60 customers mention60 positive0 negative

Customers find the board game has nice elements of strategy. They say the opportunity to strategize abounded, the game is easy to learn, and has a variety of strategies to interest both gamers. They also say the game has balancing between strategy and luck-of-the-draw during game play. Customers say it's about strategy and building your kingdom. They mention that the river adds an interesting strategic element towards building.

"...This introduces a lot of interesting strategy to the game. Do I play multiple Meeples as farmers to try to steal this big field from another player?..." Read more

"...It is similar in content and goals, but much less cutthroat and invites friendlier gameplay without the worry that your best friends will become..." Read more

"...Nice balance between strategy and luck-of-the-draw during game play, especially with 2 players•..." Read more

"...It is easy enough that my ten year old can play it. It is also complex enough and allows for enough strategy that my 14 year old gifted son enjoys..." Read more

23 customers mention23 positive0 negative

Customers find the possibilities in the board game great. They mention that it includes the River expansion, which is a fun alternate way to start. They also appreciate the numerous expansion packs to go with a basic game, adding to the fun. The addition of the river is really nice and adds an interesting strategic element. Overall, customers find the game scalable through numerous expansions for a more immersive gaming experience.

"...the expansions much, other than to say that there are several expansion that are really fun...." Read more

"...The addition of the river is really nice and adds an interesting strategic element towards building...." Read more

"...quite easy to learn (and to teach to your friends), is scalable through numerous expansions for a more immersive gaming experience, and is quick to..." Read more

"...There are lots of expansion packs to go with a basic game, adding to the fun." Read more

20 customers mention20 positive0 negative

Customers find the social game awesome for two players, but also scales well as the player count increases. They say it's a fun game that can be played by more. Customers also mention that the game works well with two or four players and is great with a group of people.

"This is a simple but fun game that plays well with 2 players, as well as 3-4...." Read more

"...It plays GREAT with two people (I haven't had the chance to play it with more, but I'm sure it retains the fun factor), and it's become a wonderful..." Read more

"...The scoring is simple and easy. It plays wonderfully with only two people but also scales well as the player count increases...." Read more

"...While Carcassonne has a strong strategy component, it is also a great social game as you are often put into situations where you have to coordinate..." Read more

16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

Customers find the value of the board game to be well worth the money, reasonable, and good price. They also mention that the game has a lot of replay value and is worth having around.

"...Researching that now.Well worth the money. ENjoy." Read more

"...But, it was cheap, so I grabbed it.I'm so glad I did...." Read more

"...be steep (not so much with Carcassonne or Ticket to Ride) but well worth the effort...." Read more

"...Very good game for the money you spend. There is definitely so much replay value for this game since every game can play out differently." Read more

12 customers mention9 positive3 negative

Customers like the portability of the board game. They mention that it has a small footprint to store the game box, and it's pretty portable. The game is short enough that you can play multiple games in a reasonable length. Additionally, the game is pretty portable, since you just set out tiles and do not need to set up the game pieces.

"...This set includes The River• Small footprint to store game boxCons:•..." Read more

"...a thinking type of game, even though it is an easy to learn, fairly short to play game...." Read more

"...I do like the meeples, but sometimes I wonder that they are too big for the board pieces...." Read more

"...It also decreases the required floor space for the game. If you aren't crafty I'm sure you could use a paper bag from your local grocer...." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers find the board game elegant and well-designed. They also appreciate the nice art on the tiles and the cerebral tile laying game. Customers also say the instructions include helpful illustrations and are great for visual gifted kids. They say the extra River tiles are cool, but not really an expansion.

"...Pieces are high quality and look pretty much new after 4.5 years of frequent play...." Read more

"...to understand game with well written instructions that includes very helpful illustrations...." Read more

"A Very unique and cerebral tile laying game, I thoroughly enjoy the city building mechanic of Carcassonne...." Read more

"...The pieces look better (more detail), but some of the roads don't quite line up, which is baffling since I'm guessing computers would be involved..." Read more

It's fun like Catan and Civilization, but in the end no one gets hurt
5 Stars
It's fun like Catan and Civilization, but in the end no one gets hurt
>>> Note! If you are purchasing this game for the first time, buy the original game with the ‘river expansion’ AND the abbot expansion. This particular box set only has the river expansion. It would be much more economical to get the one with the river AND abbot, which I do not believe adds a whole lot of cost.What a fun new game I have discovered. I thought I had completely lost touch with board games until I happened upon this game in a coffee shop and watched a few friends play. One of my big issues with board games is that they can be such a commitment. I used to love to play Settlers of Catan, but the game can go on forever. Just the thought of Monopoly bores me to tears. I remember playing so many games and wishing they were over.The beauty of Carcassonne is that, not only is it fun, but each game lasts ~15-30 minutes and there is very little set-up or clean-up involved. You can teach someone to play on the fly. If you are learning for the first time with someone else, it is easy to pick up the rules.You will likely enjoy the fun and simplicity of this game if you like Settlers of Catan and Civilization. It is similar in content and goals, but much less cutthroat and invites friendlier gameplay without the worry that your best friends will become your dire enemy. It’s pretty hard for this game to cause a fight unlike other world-domination type strategy games.Another great aspect of the game is that you can pretty much customize the difficulty. You can play by drawing random tiles, building the map by chance. For strategy, you can play where each person has three tiles at a time that they can play. This allows for more strategy and adds some logical challenge.I do like the meeples, but sometimes I wonder that they are too big for the board pieces. Sometimes it’s hard to see where exactly a meeple is place, e.g., on a road or in a city, because they are large and cover up the game tiles. If you bump the table, the meeples may shift and you can have a disaster on your hands. Sometimes we end up counting meeples at the end and find one that we can’t quite identify, so someone loses a few points.Regarding quality, the tiles are well made out of solid industrial cardboard. They are thick with few imperfections and seem virtually indestructible. They have a satisfying texture and it feels great to “click” them down on the table as you watch your map grow.Hope this helps. Enjoy the game!
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5.0 out of 5 stars It's fun like Catan and Civilization, but in the end no one gets hurt
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2016
>>> Note! If you are purchasing this game for the first time, buy the original game with the ‘river expansion’ AND the abbot expansion. This particular box set only has the river expansion. It would be much more economical to get the one with the river AND abbot, which I do not believe adds a whole lot of cost.

What a fun new game I have discovered. I thought I had completely lost touch with board games until I happened upon this game in a coffee shop and watched a few friends play. One of my big issues with board games is that they can be such a commitment. I used to love to play Settlers of Catan, but the game can go on forever. Just the thought of Monopoly bores me to tears. I remember playing so many games and wishing they were over.

The beauty of Carcassonne is that, not only is it fun, but each game lasts ~15-30 minutes and there is very little set-up or clean-up involved. You can teach someone to play on the fly. If you are learning for the first time with someone else, it is easy to pick up the rules.

You will likely enjoy the fun and simplicity of this game if you like Settlers of Catan and Civilization. It is similar in content and goals, but much less cutthroat and invites friendlier gameplay without the worry that your best friends will become your dire enemy. It’s pretty hard for this game to cause a fight unlike other world-domination type strategy games.

Another great aspect of the game is that you can pretty much customize the difficulty. You can play by drawing random tiles, building the map by chance. For strategy, you can play where each person has three tiles at a time that they can play. This allows for more strategy and adds some logical challenge.

I do like the meeples, but sometimes I wonder that they are too big for the board pieces. Sometimes it’s hard to see where exactly a meeple is place, e.g., on a road or in a city, because they are large and cover up the game tiles. If you bump the table, the meeples may shift and you can have a disaster on your hands. Sometimes we end up counting meeples at the end and find one that we can’t quite identify, so someone loses a few points.

Regarding quality, the tiles are well made out of solid industrial cardboard. They are thick with few imperfections and seem virtually indestructible. They have a satisfying texture and it feels great to “click” them down on the table as you watch your map grow.

Hope this helps. Enjoy the game!
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SILVANA TOZZI
5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTICO
Reviewed in Italy on August 21, 2014
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5.0 out of 5 stars We rarely play anything else
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 14, 2014
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4.0 out of 5 stars My experience of Carcassonne
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 13, 2014
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ottimo gioco
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Fun Had By All
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 3, 2013