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Starting tiles (like the River) have dark tile backs, and the regular land tiles have light tile backs. The Abbot looks kind of like a chess bishop, with robes and a tall hat. Still, these little wooden people have long been called meeples by the boardgaming community, so I’m sticking to that term. OK, so the “meeples” I’m referring to are technically called “followers,” and you won’t find the word “meeple” anywhere in the rules. The components all look familiar, with a few tweaks and the new Abbot meeples. The age rating is pretty good-I know some kids start playing at 6 or 7, but it’s also great for adults. The main difference in gameplay is the Abbot mini-expansion, which is only available as part of this base set, so if you already own Carcassonne you’ll have to decide if it’s worth replacing your old set.Īt a glance: Carcassonne is a tile-laying game for 2 to 5 players, ages 7 and up, and takes about 35 minutes to play. There’s a new version of the base game out now-although the box just says “ Carcassonne,” there are a few differences: most apparent is the new artwork for the tiles, though the gameplay is largely the same. While it’s not one that hits the table often these days, I’ve always got a virtual game or two of Carcassonne on my iPhone-the app is still, in my opinion, the gold standard for board game apps, and well worth the price. It’s the game that led me to BoardGameGeek, a huge rabbit-hole that I’m still exploring now.

Sure, I’d always liked games as a kid and I played various board and card games, but it was Carcassonne that really hooked me. Thanks!Ĭarcassonne is one of the titles that pulled me into tabletop gaming about a decade ago. Making purchases through the affiliate links helps to support us financially. Disclosure: GeekDad received a review copy of this title.

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