# Carcassonne: The Count of Carcassonne ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2004 - **BGG Rating**: 6.0 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 2-6 (Best with: 3) - **Duration**: 60 min - **Weight**: 2.01 / 5 - **Designers**: Klaus-Jürgen Wrede - **Artists**: Doris Matthäus - **Publishers**: 999 Games, Hans im Glück, Rio Grande Games - **Categories**: City Building, Expansion for Base-game, Medieval, Territory Building - **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Tile Placement ## Verdict Fans of territory control will love this expansion!Real‑time region controlMore tiles, more funPlayer interactionRequires base gameNot ideal for 2 playersHIGHLY RECOMMENDED ## Description Carcassonne: The Count of Carcassonne arrives with twelve new tiles and a charming wooden figure representing the Count himself. If you place a tile that lets other players score but not you, you can place a follower on one of the four city regions—giving you a chance to earn points when that region is completed or even block a rival. The Count can be moved to any region, trapping all followers there, which shifts the control dynamics. The expansion works with the base game and can be combined with other expansions, so if you already own the original, it’s time to fill the board with more challenges. The “area majority” mechanic creates constant tension, as each tile placement can swing the advantage to whoever holds the majority. Tile placement remains the heart of the game, demanding attention to detail and long‑term planning. If you enjoy building cities, conquering territories, and watching your opponents’ strategies, this add‑on will leave you hungry for points. In terms of components, you’ll get more tiles, the Count figure, and additional followers that come with the expansion. The playtime stays around 60 minutes, and it works well for 2 to 6 players, though the territory‑control dynamic becomes more interesting with more participants. The learning curve is gentle, as the expansion doesn’t introduce entirely new rules, just expands tactical options. If you’re a Carcassonne fan looking for deeper region control, this expansion is a must. If you want something lighter, you might prefer the original edition. In short, Carcassonne: The Count of Carcassonne brings more tiles, more control strategies, and the chance to stake your claim in every city. It’s the perfect expansion for those who want to challenge themselves and friends in a medieval influence battle. ## How to Play Game Objective Refer to the manual for details on this section. Preparation (Setup) Before the game, the 12 Carcassonne city tiles must be placed side by side in the center of the table, as shown. This city becomes the starting point of the game. The normal starting tile must be removed from the game, as it will not be used. The wooden figure, the Count of Carcassonne, is placed in the castle quarter. The game then begins normally. Game Flow Refer to the manual for details on this section. Actions and How to Play Placing a Follower in Carcassonne When a player places a tile that causes at least one of their opponents to score at least 1 point, while the player who placed the tile scores nothing, that player may, at the end of their turn, place a follower from their supply in a city quarter of their choice. This placement is in addition to any follower they may place as part of their normal turn, but they may only place one follower in Carcassonne per tile placed, regardless of how many scoring opportunities that placement causes. Moving Followers from Carcassonne When a city, road, monastery, or farm is scored, all players with followers in the appropriate Carcassonne quarter may move their followers from Carcassonne to the feature being scored before majority is determined on that feature, unless the Count is in that Carcassonne quarter. Followers can be moved as follows: from the castle to a city that is being scored from the blacksmith to a road that is being scored from the cathedral to a monastery that is being scored from the market to a farm that is being scored Followers in the market can only be moved at game end. Starting with the player to the left of the player who placed the tile that caused the scoring and moving once clockwise around the table (the player who placed the tile goes last), each player may move 0 to all of their followers from the appropriate Carcassonne quarter to the feature being scored. Then, the feature is scored. Followers that are not moved remain in Carcassonne. Followers in Carcassonne can only be moved as described above. They cannot be moved into or removed from Carcassonne in any other way (e.g., returned to players' playing areas). Movement of the Count When a player places a follower in Carcassonne, they may move the Count to any of the four quarters in Carcassonne. From the quarter where the Count is, no player may move a follower. Followers in the quarter remain there until the Count is moved to another quarter. The Count will always be in one of the four quarters - he never leaves Carcassonne! Special Cases with Expansions Inns & Cathedrals (1st expansion): large followers can also be placed in Carcassonne. When a large follower is moved from Carcassonne, it counts as two followers. Traders and Builders: if a player is allowed a second tile placement due to their builder and they cause opponent scoring (and not their own) with both placements, they may place a follower in Carcassonne for each placement. The River: after placing the 12 Carcassonne city tiles, place the spring so that the river flows from the edge of Carcassonne. Players should try to place the river tiles so that the river flows away from Carcassonne. When players place the river tiles so that the river flows around Carcassonne, players may encounter problems placing the river tiles. Game End and Scoring Refer to the manual for details on this section. Tips for Winning Refer to the manual for details on this section. ## FAQ ### How many players can play this expansion? 2 to 6 players, but territory control dynamics become richer with more players. ### What is the average playtime? About 60 minutes, similar to the base game. ### Do I need the base game to play? Yes, the expansion requires the original Carcassonne. ### Does the expansion add new rules? No, it expands existing tactical options without introducing entirely new rules. ### How does the region control mechanic work? When a player places a tile that lets others score, they can place a follower in that region; moving the Count traps opponents' followers and blocks their scoring. ### Can this expansion be combined with others? Yes, it can be paired with any other Carcassonne expansion. ### What components come with the expansion? Twelve new board tiles, the Count figure, and additional followers. ## Price Comparison ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 7.81 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=741594&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/350/the-count-of-carcassonne?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com