# Carcassonne: Amazonas

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2016
- **BGG Rating**: 7.0
- **BGG Rank**: #2076
- **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 35 min
- **Weight**: 1.89 / 5
- **Designers**: Klaus-Jürgen Wrede
- **Artists**: Vicki Dalton
- **Publishers**: Hans im Glück, 999 Games, Devir, Fantasmagoria, Filosofia Éditions, Giochi Uniti, Hobby World, Lautapelit.fi, Piatnik, Z-Man Games
- **Categories**: Animals, Exploration, Territory Building
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Map Addition, Tile Placement, Track Movement

## Verdict
If you like a fast, themed Carcassonne, Amazonas offers fun exploration and scoring.Thematic Amazon explorationShort, dynamic playtimeFamiliar Carcassonne mechanicsBoat symbol luck factorLimited strategic depthRECOMMENDED

## Description
Carcassonne: Amazonas transports the classic tile‑laying mechanics to the banks of the mighty Amazon River. Each player pilots a boat that moves forward as you place water tiles, indigenous villages, and jungle areas. Discovering animals in the forest tiles scores points; visiting villages also yields points, and the first player to reach the river's end earns a bonus reward. Boat movement is driven by boat symbols on water routes and, interestingly, when you choose not to place meeples on rivers or villages your vessel can still advance, creating strategic decisions about when to invest your followers. Caimans and piranhas appear unpredictably, but those furthest downstream usually collect extra points from these encounters. The game ends when all tiles are exhausted; then the two boats farthest down the river receive additional end‑game points, varying with player count. Suitable for 2‑5 players, a typical playtime is about 35 minutes and the weight is light (BGG ~1.9), making it perfect for quick, exploration‑heavy sessions. Components include beautifully illustrated tiles depicting Amazon wildlife, boat miniatures, and colored meeples. If you enjoyed Carcassonne: South Seas or Gold Rush, you’ll feel at home, yet the Brazilian setting adds a fresh layer of discovery and natural humor. In short, it’s easy to learn, visually appealing, and rewards both exploration and follower management.

## FAQ
### How many players can join?
It supports 2 to 5 players.

### What is the typical playtime?
Around 35 minutes per game.

### How complex is the game?
It’s lightweight, with a BGG weight of about 1.9.

### What components are included?
Illustrated tiles, boat miniatures, colored meeples, and scoring markers.

### Who is the game best suited for?
Families, Carcassonne beginners, and fans of thematic exploration games.

### Is there a digital version?
Yes, it’s available on Tabletopia.

### Do I need any expansions to play?
No, the base game is complete; expansions are optional.

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