Carcassonne Series Quick Guide Part II

Following Part I of the Quick Guide, we continue with a discussion about other Carcassone product line extensions including travel editions and stand-alone board games.

Carcassonne Travel Edition
It’s exactly what it says it is – a travel edition of the award winning Carcassonne game. Note that the travel edition is incompatible with any other expansion or game.

Stand Alone Games

Carcassonne: the Castle
In Carcassonne: the Castle is designed by prolific and award-winning designer Reiner Knizai. Adding his own unique twist to the well received place and play gameplay of Carcassonne, Dr. Knizai removes many of the restrictions on placement while adding a new series of events along the scoring track to add excitement. An award-winning adaptation, Carcassonne: the Castle continues to be a best selling title 5 years after its release.

Carcassonne: the City
In the City, players are brought into the city itself to continue their exploration of the world of Klaus Jurgen-Wrede. While following many of the same gameplay elements, new tiles with different features (markets and goods) as well as new components (such as towers and walls) add a new flavour to this stand-alone board game. Considered one of the best box games with solid wooden components and exterior box, it makes for a great present for Carcassonne fans and newbies.

Carcassonne: the Discovery
With the Discovery of a new land, the intrepid meeples and tile-exploring denizens of Carcassonne are out to claim their riches. Using the same game-mechanics as Carcassonne with some simplifications, the Discovery is aimed at a slightly younger age-set while providing some interesting new modifications to the scoring.

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