Carcassonne Maps: Great Britain

Hans im Glück, 999 Games · Board game · 2019
2–4 · best 2 Weight 1.5/5
8.0 rating Ludopedia
7.6 rating BGG
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8.0 rating Ludopedia
7.6 rating BGG
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RECOMMENDED

Carcassonne fans will love taking the game to Great Britain with a giant A1 map and fresh scoring options.

Highlights
  • High‑quality A1 map
  • Innovative city scoring
  • Compatible with base game
  • Easy to set up and play
Keep in mind
  • Average playtime 30‑45 min
  • 2‑4 players
  • Low complexity
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Carcassonne Maps: Great Britain brings the classic tile‑placement mechanic to the British Isles, turning your board into a giant A1 map that covers England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. You keep using the tiles and meeples you already have, but now you can build cities, roads, and monasteries on a historically themed landscape with a touch of British geography. The expansion introduces new scoring methods: conquering a large city can earn extra points, and linking streets to neighboring countries gives unexpected bonuses. The map is printed on high‑quality linen‑embossed paper, giving a tactile feel of a real map. The game still runs fast, about 30‑45 minutes, and works well for 2‑4 players, keeping complexity low and the learning curve gentle. If you love Carcassonne and want something that blends medieval strategy with a geographic twist, this expansion is what you need. It’s perfect for family nights, board‑game cafés, or anyone who enjoys testing new scoring without losing the essence of the original game. Grab your board, pick a meeple, and dive into the roads and castles of Great Britain — the map is ready to be explored!

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2–4 players
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3 REC
4 REC

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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5 questions
How long does a game take?
About 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the number of players and the complexity of city building.
How many players can play?
The game works well with 2 to 4 players, but can accommodate more if you have the space.
What is the complexity level?
Low; the tile‑placement mechanic is simple and familiar to anyone who has played Carcassonne.
What components are included?
A high‑quality A1 map, standard‑size tiles, meeples, and additional scoring tokens.
Who is this expansion for?
Ideal for Carcassonne fans looking for a fresh challenge, lovers of historical maps, and anyone who enjoys medieval strategy in a larger format.