Carcassonne

Build the landscape. Claim your territory. Outscore your rivals.

Inspired by the iconic medieval fortress city in southern France, Carcassonne is a modern classic of strategic tile-laying. Players take turns placing tiles to build a richly detailed countryside filled with cities, roads, monasteries, and fields. With every tile placed, new opportunities arise to score points and outmaneuver your opponents.

Strategically place your followers—knights, monks, thieves, or farmers—to claim features and earn points. Timing is everything: do you finish a city to score quickly, or invest in long-term field control? With elegant rules, endless variability, and deep tactical decisions, Carcassonne delivers fresh challenges every time it hits the table.

Game Info

• Players: 2–5 (up to 6 with expansion)

• Ages: 7+

• Playing Time: 35–45 minutes

• Publisher: Z-Man Games

Features

• Award-winning gameplay: Winner of the prestigious Spiel des Jahres (Game of the Year)

• Strategic tile placement: Build the map as you play, shaping the game board dynamically

• Follower management: Place meeples wisely to control roads, cities, farms, and monasteries

• High replayability: No two games are alike thanks to randomized tile draws and open play

• Easy to learn, hard to master: Perfect for new gamers and strategy veterans alike

• Expand your world: Compatible with a wide range of expansions that add new mechanics and variety

Why You'll Love It

Carcassonne is a timeless board game that blends accessibility with strategic depth. It’s the perfect mix of relaxed gameplay and competitive tension, offering rewarding choices with every tile placed. Whether you're building a sprawling city or cutting off your opponent’s road, Carcassonne delivers fun, elegant gameplay that keeps you coming back. Claim your place in the countryside — and in board gaming history.