# Carcassonne: Spiel Doch! Expansion ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2018 - **BGG Rating**: 6.7 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 2-6 - **Duration**: 35 min - **Weight**: — - **Designers**: Klaus-Jürgen Wrede - **Artists**: Anne Heidsieck, Anne Pätzke - **Publishers**: Hans im Glück, W. Nostheide Verlag GmbH - **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game - **Mechanics**: Tile Placement ## Verdict A little extra spice for those who have already mastered city building.Adds quick varietyFun bonus ruleBeautiful updated artGreat for collectorsVery limited contentHard to findFOR GENRE FANS ## Description You know that feeling when you've explored every nook and cranny of Carcassonne, but you feel like you need a little extra 'spice' to shake up the table? Well, the 'Spiel Doch!' expansion is exactly here to provide that upgrade, but with a twist: it's not something you'll just find on any standard store shelf. This kit is a little treasure that came straight from a special 2018 edition of the German magazine SPIEL DOCH! So, what's in the box? You get two brand-new tiles featuring updated artwork that matches the most recent printings of the game. One depicts a donkey stable, and the other a garden for the Abbot. It might seem like a tiny addition, right? But don't let that fool you! The real magic lies in the gameplay variant these tiles introduce. It's all about a quick challenge of order and timing: if you're the clever player who manages to place these two specific tiles in the correct sequence during the game, you immediately score a five-point bonus! It's exactly the kind of detail that keeps everyone on their toes, even for veteran players. It's a super fast and fun way to inject a bit of unpredictability and a dash of extra competition into your next city-building session. If you're a collector or a die-hard Carcassonne fan who loves testing new dynamics without having to study a 50-page rulebook, this little promotional gem is going to go straight to your heart (and your game board)! ## FAQ ### Do I need the base game to use this? Absolutely! Without the original Carcassonne, these tiles won't have any use. ### Is it hard to find? Yes, since it's a promotional item from a German magazine, it's considered a collector's item. ### How much time does it add to the game? Hardly any! The bonus point variant is instant and doesn't increase playtime. ### How many players can play? The same number of players as your base Carcassonne game (usually 2 to 5). ### Is the scoring rule complicated? Not at all! Just place the two new tiles in the correct order and hope it's you. ### Are the pieces good quality? Yes, they follow the art and quality standards of the most recent game printings.