The southern French city of Carcassone was founded on an important trade route between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. Because of its strategic location, the city was often conquered and has known many rulers. As a result of this varied history, the city is famous for its unique mixture of Roman and Medieval fortifications.

The players develop the area around Carcassone by laying land tiles. Each turn the area becomes larger as the players expand and add roads, fields and cloisters. The players may also deploy their followers as thieves, farmers, knights and monks to control and score points for the roads, farms, cities and cloisters. As the players only have a few followers, the wise player will plan his moves carefully and deploy followers when and where he can earn the most points.

Carcassone - a clever, simple tile laying game that brings new challenges with every turn!

For 2-5 players, aged 10 and up!