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Carcassonne

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Product Review (submitted on February 1, 2012):

I've always played board games and card games, but for years the inventory of my game cabinet was comprised of mainly standards ( Monoply, Battleship, D&D, Cribbage, Trivial Pursuit, etc) until I played Carcassonne. I had played Catan and other strategy games in the past, and I felt they were okay, but it wasn't until I played Carcassonne that I developed a love for games that had more depth (I've since gone back to other strategy games and had a better appreciation for them Post-Carcassonne). Carcassonne is a fantastic tile game where players compete to build more cities, roads and dominate more farmland than their rivals. What makes this game stupendous fun and challenging is the simple rule set that allows for constant backstabbing, campaigning and true engagement during gameplay. I am definitely a social gamer, the focus for me is having a good time with my friends, despite the game in front of us; Carcassonne really allows everyone at the table to have a good time, whether the experienced pro or the wet-behind-the-ears newbie. I can't recommend this game enough to anyone, whether you're a games fan or not, because of the level of playability, fun and the excellent value. If you're looking to explore the realm of expansions, Carcassonne is a fantastic gateway as well, as expansion sets are very reasonably priced. A must-have for any gamer or any household period!