Carcassonne is the perfect introduction to the modern world of board games. With its simple rules (place a tile, place a meeple, score points), beautifully illustrated tiles, and iconic components, this modern classic should be part of everyone’s collection. Designed as a tile-placement game with a modular board that changes every time you play, Carcassonne offers endless replayability and charm. Set in the medieval French countryside, players take turns building out a landscape of cities, roads, fields, and cloisters while strategically deploying their meeples to score the most points. Each turn is quick and satisfying: draw a tile, place it to expand the map, and choose whether to commit one of your precious meeples to claim a city, a road, a cloister, or even send them to the fields as farmers. Completing cities and roads, surrounding cloisters, and cultivating large fields offers different scoring mechanics that keep every game exciting and full of choices. The game blends strategic depth with intuitive gameplay, making it a great experience for both casual players and competitive gamers. Carcassonne plays in about 35–45 minutes, making it the perfect length for weeknight fun, weekend gatherings, or even a quick round during a lunch break. It supports 2 to 5 players out of the box, but expansions and variants can change that up and add even more variety. The straightforward rules make it an excellent family board game or a gateway game for people new to the hobby. You'll grasp the basics within minutes, but the strategic possibilities will keep you coming back for more. For players who want to dive deeper into the medieval strategy, Carcassonne offers a rich world of expansions. Popular add-ons like the River Expansion, Inns and Cathedrals, and Traders and Builders add new tiles, new meeple types, and new mechanics that spice up the core game. Whether you're building a massive city with a cathedral to increase its value or connecting remote roads with inns, each expansion adds fresh layers of challenge and opportunity. Carcassonne is not really designed for solo play but does have a digital adaptation that lets you test your skills online. It’s a rare game that feels just as fun whether you're playing head-to-head or with a full table. Thanks to its elegant turn-based gameplay and satisfying city building, Carcassonne continues to be a favorite for families, hobbyists, and anyone who enjoys games that are easy to learn but offer endless room for clever play. Whether you're laying tiles to finish a perfect road, claiming a cloister just in time, or outmaneuvering opponents with well-placed farmers and fields, every game of Carcassonne is a fresh puzzle waiting to be solved. Game Play Information: Number of players: 2 to 5 Age of Players: 7 to 99 Years Skill level: Beginner Time to Learn: 30 minutes Time to Play: 45 minutes Profanity: No Batteries Included: Not Required Battery Details: Choking Hazard: Yes Additional Information: Publisher: Z Man GamesItem ID: 681706781006Product Dimensions: 10.75" x 7.5"Language: EnglishCountry of Origin: