{"product_id":"z-man-games-carcassonne-board-game-standard-edition-classic-tile-laying-strategy-game-family-fun-zmg-zm7810","title":"Z-Man Games Carcassonne Board Game Standard Edition Classic Tile-Laying Strategy Game Family Fun ZMG-ZM7810","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarcassonne Board Game (Base Game) | Family Board Game | Board Game for Adults and Family | Strategy Board Game | Medieval Adventure Board Game | Ages 7 and up | 2-5 Players | Made by Z-Man Games\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eCarcassonne is the perfect introduction to the modern world of board. games. With its simple rules (place a tile, place a deeply, score points),should be part of everyone's collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eInspired by the medieval fortress in southern France of the same name, Carcassonne is a tile-laying game in which players fill in the countryside around the fortified city.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003elayers choose from tiles that depict cities, roads, monasteries, and fields; each new tile placed creates an ever-expanding board on which players can then add their followers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003ePlayers score points by having followers on features as they're completed. The player who makes the most strategic placements of tiles and followers will score the most points and win the game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eWith its simple yet rich game mechanics and eighty-four tiles that can be configured into numerous combinations, Carcassonne appeals to beginners and veteran gamers alike. This edition is entirely redesigned and modernized, and includes two expansions: The River and The Abbot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eCarcassonne is a popular board game that was first published in 2000 by Hans im Glück. It is named after the medieval fortified town of Carcassonne in southern France. The game is designed for two to five players, although there are expansions available that allow for additional players.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eIn Carcassonne, players take turns placing tiles depicting various landscape features, such as roads, cities, fields, and monasteries. Each tile must be placed adjacent to tiles already on the table, and they must match up to the existing features. After placing a tile, the player has the option to place one of their limited supply of followers, known as \"meeples,\" on a feature like a road, city, or monastery. Meeples placed on features can earn points when those features are completed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe scoring in Carcassonne is based on the completion of various features. For example, when a road is completed, the player who has a meeple on it scores points based on the length of the road. Similarly, completed cities, monasteries, and fields also earn points. The game ends when all tiles have been placed, and the player with the highest score is declared the winner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eCarcassonne has become well-known for its simple yet strategic gameplay, where players must decide when and where to place their tiles and meeples to maximize their scoring potential. The game has received numerous expansions over the years, introducing new tiles, features, and mechanics to add depth and variety to the gameplay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eCarcassonne has been widely acclaimed and has won several awards for its design and gameplay. It has also spawned a digital version of the game, allowing players to enjoy Carcassonne on various platforms such as smartphones, tablets, and computers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical a-spacing-mini\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0px 18px; color: #0f1111; padding: 0px; font-family: 'Amazon Ember', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e \u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eStrategy Game - Develop the landscape of a medieval fortress city one tile at a time. Whether blocking a city's growth or connecting with your opponent’s road to share the points, Carcassonne provides plenty of ways to use your cunning and outsmart your opponents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eOne Step At A Time Tile-Placement Game - Players fill in the countryside around the medieval fortified city, choosing from tiles that depict cities, roads, monasteries, and fields; each new tile creates an ever-expanding board on which players can then add their followers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eJack Of All Trades - Followers can take many different roles (knights, monks, farmers, or thieves) determined by the type of tile on which they're placed. Each role scores points differently, so you'll need careful planning to make the best use of your followers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eHow To Achieve Victory - Players score points by having followers on tiles as features are completed. The player who makes the most strategic placements of tiles and followers will score the most points and win the game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eHigh Replayability - With its simple yet rich game mechanics and eighty-four tiles that can be configured into numerous combinations, Carcassonne appeals to beginners and veteran gamers alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"a-spacing-mini\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"a-spacing-mini\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"a-spacing-mini\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003ePublisher\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eZ-Man Games\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eProduct Type\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFamily Games\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eProduct Sub-Type\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBase Game\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eMinimum Recommended Age\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eAverage Play Time\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e45 Minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003ePlayers (Minimum)\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; 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