Carcassonne is a great game. Even my 5 year old son can play it. I suggest Inns and Cathedrals, Abbey and mayor and The River expansions. I would not get the scout or the count. Counting the score is the hardest part of this game.
MaddyTears
Member
posted: Sep. 27, 2009 @ 9:46a
Great game, people of all skill levels can enjoy it!
Never played the game, but the town is beautiful. There's a restaurant in there that serves the best cassoulet. I really need to get back to France soon -- guess I need to hit the Travel forum...
Oh boy! FW brings another fun element to light - besides all the great DDR memory, flat panel monitors, etc. FW hooked me and my family into Settlers of Catan last year - and now this looks like another fun similar-style game. Thanks OP. I probably never would have discovered these games if it hadn't been for FW. Settlers of Catan has become our family favorite - now it looks like we may have another. Can't wait to try it out.
Be warned, Carcassonne is a gateway game IMHO Carcassonne and Settlers of Catan are great examples of games you play that make you want to play (and buy) more games. There are many a boardgame geek with stories of "I thought I'd just try it . . . just once . . . but . . . "
I'll echo everyone else and say that it's a fun game. $22 is a good deal for it.
CtlAltl33t
Broke Member
posted: Sep. 28, 2009 @ 11:31a
bearsloft said: Good game at a good price.
Be warned, Carcassonne is a gateway game IMHO Carcassonne and Settlers of Catan are great examples of games you play that make you want to play (and buy) more games. There are many a boardgame geek with stories of "I thought I'd just try it . . . just once . . . but . . . "
Bear
Too true. I got hooked with Munchkin, which led to Settlers, and then I recently played Dominion and I'm jonesing to pick that up too.
Primitive
Member
posted: Sep. 28, 2009 @ 2:29p
I found lower price at some places, not sure the cost of shipping: $17.35 Text $16.99 Text (Free ship at $100 I believe)
Primitive said: I found lower price at some places, not sure the cost of shipping: $17.35 Text $16.99 Text (Free ship at $100 I believe)
I was checking out some stores like this, and shipping always kills the deal. If anybody finds a place that will do free shipping, I encourage them to post in this thread
palin9
New Member
posted: Sep. 29, 2009 @ 11:54a
It’s a great game for 3 or more players. If you want 2 player Carcassonne castles is wonderful!!!
Thanks OP ordered it. All the expiations for Carcassonne make great stocking stuffers
CtlAltl33t said: Too true. I got hooked with Munchkin, which led to Settlers, and then I recently played Dominion and I'm jonesing to pick that up too.
Have you found a good deal on Dominion?
aznbadboik
Cranky Member
posted: Sep. 29, 2009 @ 4:33p
There's another Euro card game that's extremely fun called "Bang!". It's like that game Mafia, but it uses a Spaghetti Westerns theme. 4-7 players. Oh man... it's really fun.
CtlAltl33t
Broke Member
posted: Sep. 29, 2009 @ 5:02p
Quiwi said: CtlAltl33t said: Too true. I got hooked with Munchkin, which led to Settlers, and then I recently played Dominion and I'm jonesing to pick that up too.
Have you found a good deal on Dominion?
Nope, that's how I found this deal funnily enough. Been waiting for a sale on Dominion but I might just pony up soon.
aznbadboik said: There's another Euro card game that's extremely fun called "Bang!". It's like that game Mafia, but it uses a Spaghetti Westerns theme. 4-7 players. Oh man... it's really fun.
Yeah, Bang! is awesome too. If you're considering that game, my friends recommend the bullet.
What's great with Settlers of Catan (and it sounds like this game) - is that most people who normally don't like 'board' games (Monopoly, Risk, etc.) LOVE this game!
Got mine last week. What an awesome game!! Discovered an on-line version as well at Link (free registration for name) click "play" click "Toulouse" you can play non-ranking or tournament play. Awesome and free!
I have a question for anyone that ordered the big box set. When you received yours from Amazon, did it come with 5 expansion sets or 8? Their website says it's supposed to come with 8 expansions.
"This big box includes the base Carcassonne game, along with the following expansions: 1) Inns and Cathedrals 2) Traders and Builders 3) Princess and Dragon 4) Abbey and Mayor 5) River 2 6) Count 7) King and Scout 8) Cult, Siege, and Creativity."
However, my box says it only comes with 5 expansions. 1) Inns and Cathedrals 2) Traders and Builders 3) Princess and Dragon 4) Abbey and Mayor 5) River 2, Count, King and Cult
My only guess is the last one is now a combination of the last 4 listed above.
OrlandoT said: Bought it without any expansions. Hope it's okay for just 2 players.
Greened that because I have the same concerns. For the person that mentioned "Castles" ...so we need the Castles expansion to make it a fun 2 player game?
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