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Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Hey folks, if you want the complete Carcassonne experience with tons of stuff to play with, this Big Box 4 is for you! It bundles the base game with several expansions, allowing you to mix everything up for super varied games.
Highlights
- Vast and varied content
- Great value for money
- Infinite replayability
- Easily combinable expansions
Keep in mind
- Can be overwhelming for beginners
- Lots of pieces and rules
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About the game
What you do in a play session
If you're a Carcassonne fan or looking to dive into this medieval landscape-building universe, the Big Box 4 is your complete passport! This souped-up edition brings not only the base game, already a classic tile-placement experience, but also a bunch of expansions to make things even more interesting. Imagine this: you'll build the map of southern France, connecting cities, roads, and cloisters, and you can even place your meeples to act as knights, robbers, monks, or farmers. Every tile you place can earn you points, but only if you complete the area!
The Big Box 4 comes with the main game and a cool selection of expansions that can be mixed and matched however you like. It includes the first two major expansions, 'Inns & Cathedrals' and 'Traders & Builders', plus six mini-expansions full of surprises: 'The Flying Machines', 'The Messengers', 'The Ferries', 'The Gold Mines', 'Mage & Witch', and 'The Robbers'. And to top it off, it also includes the special tiles from 'Corn Circles II' (or 'Crop Circles II'), adding an extra strategic touch. The neat thing is that each expansion has an icon for easy identification and combination, so you can craft the experience you want. Oh, and a small detail: the goods tokens in this edition are slightly larger than those in the standalone 'Traders & Builders' expansion. It's guaranteed fun for new and veteran players, with rules that fit together perfectly and endless replayability.
The Big Box 4 comes with the main game and a cool selection of expansions that can be mixed and matched however you like. It includes the first two major expansions, 'Inns & Cathedrals' and 'Traders & Builders', plus six mini-expansions full of surprises: 'The Flying Machines', 'The Messengers', 'The Ferries', 'The Gold Mines', 'Mage & Witch', and 'The Robbers'. And to top it off, it also includes the special tiles from 'Corn Circles II' (or 'Crop Circles II'), adding an extra strategic touch. The neat thing is that each expansion has an icon for easy identification and combination, so you can craft the experience you want. Oh, and a small detail: the goods tokens in this edition are slightly larger than those in the standalone 'Traders & Builders' expansion. It's guaranteed fun for new and veteran players, with rules that fit together perfectly and endless replayability.
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Best player count
BGG community vote
2
BEST
3
REC
4
REC
5
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6
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
999 Games, Bard Centrum Gier, Devir, Filosofia Éditions, Hans im Glück, MINDOK, Swan Panasia Co., Ltd., Z-Man Games
Designer
Klaus-Jürgen Wrede
Artist
Doris Matthäus
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can participate?
The base game and most expansions support 2 to 5 players, but with some included expansions, it can accommodate up to 6 players.
How long does a game usually take?
A typical Carcassonne game lasts around 40 minutes, but with so many expansions, it can extend to 100 minutes or more, depending on the combinations and number of players.
Is it too complicated for someone who has never played Carcassonne?
The base game is quite simple to learn. This Big Box includes many expansions, which can add complexity. I recommend starting with the base game and adding expansions gradually.
What exactly comes in this box?
It includes the Carcassonne base game, the 'Inns & Cathedrals' and 'Traders & Builders' expansions, and the mini-expansions 'The Flying Machines', 'The Messengers', 'The Ferries', 'The Gold Mines', 'Mage & Witch', 'The Robbers', plus the special 'Corn Circles II' tiles.
Do I need to know English to play?
No! All important information and rules are available in Portuguese, making the game fully accessible for those who don't speak English.
Is this edition different from the regular Carcassonne version?
Yes! The Big Box 4 is a special edition that includes the base game along with several expansions, offering much more content and variety than the standard base game box.
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