# Carcassonne: The Barber-Surgeons

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 6.6
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: —
- **Weight**: 2.33 / 5
- **Designers**: Klaus-Jürgen Wrede
- **Artists**: Anne Pätzke, Marcel Gröber
- **Publishers**: Hans im Glück, asmodee, Z-Man Games
- **Categories**: City Building, Expansion for Base-game, Medieval, Territory Building
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Tile Placement

## Verdict
Enjoyed Carcassonne and want a new twist? This mini-expansion brings medieval bathhouses and a fun tactical decision about where to deploy your meeples!Fun medieval themeNew tactical decisionExpands the base gameEasy to integrateMeeples become unavailableDoesn't drastically change gameplayRequires base gameFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Hey there, meeple enthusiasts! Ready to give your followers a bit of pampering? Introducing Carcassonne: The Barber-Surgeons, a mini-expansion that whisks you away to the hygiene and health hubs of the Middle Ages: the bathhouses! You know how it was, right? A place to take a dip, catch up on the latest gossip, and of course, receive top-notch medical treatment. This expansion adds 6 new land tiles that introduce these bathhouses into your Carcassonne map. The catch is, while your meeple is enjoying the spa, they won't be helping you build cities or roads. To get them out and back into the action, you'll need to devise some strategies. It's one of those expansions that adds a little extra flavor without overcomplicating things. Perfect for those who already enjoy Carcassonne and want a bit of variety in their game nights, bringing a fun theme and a new tactical decision. If you like watching your map grow and having another option for managing your meeples, this could be a great find. Just don't expect a rules revolution; it's more of a charming addition to the base game.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base Carcassonne game to play?
Yes, absolutely! This is an expansion and cannot be played on its own.

### How many new tiles come with this expansion?
There are 6 new land tiles that introduce the bathhouses into the game.

### Does the game's complexity increase significantly?
No, it's a small expansion. The main change is having to manage meeples who are 'on vacation' at the bathhouses.

### At what stage of the game is it best to use this expansion?
It can be used from the start, but the impact of decisions about the meeples becomes more interesting as the game progresses and meeples become scarcer.

### Who is this expansion recommended for?
For players who already enjoy Carcassonne and want to add a thematic element and a small extra tactical layer without overcomplicating things.

### Does the game time change significantly?
It shouldn't change much. The addition of a few tiles and the tactical decision about meeples don't add much extra time.

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