Carcassonne Maps: Deutschland

Hans im Glück, 999 Games · Board game · 2019
2–6 · best 2 30–60 min Weight 1.3/5
9.0 rating Ludopedia
7.6 rating BGG
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9.0 rating Ludopedia
7.6 rating BGG
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RECOMMENDED

An epic, large-scale way to play the classic you already love!

Highlights
  • Massive and immersive map
  • Fresh scoring strategies
  • Premium component quality
  • Reinvents the classic experience
Keep in mind
  • Requires lots of table space
  • Requires the base game
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About the game

What you do in a play session

If you think you've seen everything Carcassonne has to offer, get ready to change your perspective (literally!). Carcassonne Maps: Deutschland isn't just another expansion box with extra tiles; it's a completely revamped gaming experience that utilizes a massive A1-sized map. Imagine unfolding a high-quality, linen-embossed paper map and starting to build medieval Germany directly upon it.

The core mechanics of tile placement and meeple management remain, but the game gains strategic layers you won't find on the standard board. You aren't just closing off isolated cities or roads anymore; you are influencing the course of major routes and attempting to dominate German territories. The real game-changer lies in the new scoring methods: beyond the classics, you can earn points by winning control of a massive city or by connecting your roads to neighboring countries on the map.

It's a fantastic way to breathe new life into a game everyone knows, turning your table into a landscape of territorial conquest. If you enjoy watching the board grow organically and want a challenge involving more area majority and long-range route planning, this map will become the new centerpiece of your game nights. It's Carcassonne, but on a scale and depth that will make you look at the board in a whole new way.

Expansion for

Published additional content

1 items

Best player count

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

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Country: Germany Game: Carcassonne Series: Carcassonne Maps
Publisher Hans im Glück, 999 Games
Designer Klaus-Jürgen Wrede
Artist Anne Pätzke

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Can I play this map solo?
No, this is a map expansion designed to be played using the components and rules of the base Carcassonne game.
Is the map just regular paper?
No, it is made of high-quality, durable, linen-embossed paper in A1 size.
Does the game get harder?
The complexity doesn't spike drastically, but the strategy shifts because the map offers new connection and scoring opportunities.
How many players can play?
The map supports 2 to 6 players, following the base game's dynamics.
Do I need other expansions?
It's not mandatory, but tiles from other Carcassonne expansions work great with this map too!
How long does a game last?
Typically between 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the player count and construction pace.