# Carcassonne: 4 Seasons – The Spring

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2024
- **BGG Rating**: 7.4
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-5
- **Duration**: 30-45 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Publishers**: Hans im Glück
- **Categories**: City Building, Expansion for Base-game, Medieval, Territory Building
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Map Addition, Pattern Recognition, Tile Placement

## Verdict
If you enjoy Carcassonne and want a charming, seasonal twist without much added complexity, this spring expansion is a great pick! It adds some lovely extra scoring opportunities.New scoring opportunitiesCreative statue tileBeautiful thematic artQuick and easy additionRequires base Carcassonne gameAdds only a few tilesRECOMMENDED

## Description
Spring has sprung in Catcassonne, bringing with it a burst of color and life! This minor expansion for the classic Carcassonne adds 12 new landscape tiles celebrating the season of flowers. By mixing these tiles with your base game, you'll expand the map and introduce new ways to score. The focus here is on gardens and spring areas: when you place a tile adjacent (vertically or diagonally) to one of these new landscapes, you gain extra points. Each garden will yield 3 points, while each adjacent spring tile is worth 1 point. But the fun doesn't stop there! Each of the four seasonal expansions (including this spring one) comes with a unique statue tile. If you manage to place a new base game tile so that it's vertically or diagonally next to one of these statues, magic happens: you can place two meeples on adjacent tiles, but in different areas. It's a great way to maximize your scoring opportunities and control more of the board. This expansion fits perfectly with the artwork of Carcassonne's 3rd edition, maintaining the visual identity you already know and love. It's a quick and charming addition that brings a breath of fresh air to your games without overcomplicating the rules. Ideal for those who want to add a special, seasonal touch to Carcassonne without adding too much complexity.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base Carcassonne game to play with this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! 'Carcassonne: 4 Seasons – The Spring' is an expansion and requires the base Carcassonne game to be played.

### How many new tiles come in this expansion?
This expansion includes 12 new landscape tiles with a spring theme.

### Does this expansion significantly change Carcassonne's rules?
No, it adds new scoring methods and a special mechanic with the statue tile, but it maintains the simplicity of the base game. It's a 'minor' expansion.

### Which edition of Carcassonne does the artwork match?
The artwork is designed to match the 3rd edition of Carcassonne.

### Is this expansion for 2 players or for everyone?
Just like the base game, this expansion works well with 2 to 5 players.

### Is it worth it for someone who already owns many Carcassonne expansions?
If you enjoy collecting the minor expansions and like the seasonal theme, then yes! It adds a different flavor without being overwhelming.

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