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Carcassonne: GQ Promo Tiles

Games Quarterly Magazine, Rio Grande Games, Rogue Genius Games · Board game · 2006
7.5 Ludopedia 7.3 BGG 2–6 · best 3 60 min Weight 1.8/5
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7.5 rating Ludopedia
7.3 rating BGG
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Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS

If you're a Carcassonne fan and enjoy adding a bit of novelty without overcomplicating things, this mini-expansion is for you! The tiles bring a nice fresh twist to the map.

Highlights
  • Creatively expands the map
  • Adds strategic variety
  • Easy to integrate into the game
  • Tiles with scoring potential
Keep in mind
  • Can be hard to find
  • Farm rule is house-based
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About the game

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Hey there, Carcassonne fans! Check out this promo that adds an extra flavor to your favorite game. It includes twelve new tiles that bring more variety and unexpected plays. Among them are two river tiles that can connect landscapes in a different way, and ten other tiles you haven't seen before. One of these is a cloister surrounded by four roads, promising extra points if you know the right time to play it. And there's more: a tile with a field and a pig farm. Officially, this farm doesn't do much, but the creative community has already devised a house rule that can give an end-game bonus to whoever dominates that field with the swine. This expansion came in the 2006 issue of Games Quarterly magazine, making it a gem for those who enjoy collecting Carcassonne's little treasures. If you've already mastered the base game and want to spice up your matches without adding too much complexity, these tiles are perfect. They integrate seamlessly with the main game, maintaining the fluidity and charm we love about Carcassonne. Get ready to expand your map and your strategies with these new additions!

Expansion for

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1 items
Carcassonne

Best player count

BGG community vote

2–6 players
2 BEST
3 BEST
4 REC
5 REC
6 OK

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Mechanics

Area Majority / Influence Tile Placement

Categories

City Building Expansion for Base-game Medieval Territory Building

Families

Game: Carcassonne Series: Carcassonne Official Minor Expansions
Publisher Games Quarterly Magazine, Rio Grande Games, Rogue Genius Games
Designer Jay Tummelson, Klaus-Jürgen Wrede
Artist Doris Matthäus, Jay Tummelson

Community

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3,607owners
318wishlist
73want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Do I need the base Carcassonne game to play with these tiles?
Yes, absolutely! These are expansion tiles and require the board and rules of the base Carcassonne game to be used.
How many new tiles come in this pack?
There are 12 tiles in total: 2 river tiles and 10 other tiles with different landscapes and elements.
Does this expansion significantly change the game rules?
No, it adds more building and scoring options without introducing complex rules. The only exception is the house rule for the pig farm, which is optional.
Is it difficult to find these tiles nowadays?
As it was published in a magazine (Games Quarterly), it might be a bit harder to find than expansions sold in regular stores. It's worth hunting for!
Who is this expansion recommended for?
It's perfect for Carcassonne players who are already comfortable with the base game and want a little more variety and surprise in their matches.
What is the average playtime with this expansion?
The playtime doesn't change significantly. It remains in the 30-60 minute range, depending on the number of players and how quickly you play.
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