# Carcassonne: The Fruit-Bearing Trees

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 7.5
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-2
- **Duration**: —
- **Weight**: 1.75 / 5
- **Designers**: Klaus-Jürgen Wrede
- **Artists**: Anne Pätzke
- **Publishers**: Hans im Glück
- **Categories**: City Building, Expansion for Base-game, Medieval, Territory Building
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Tile Placement

## Verdict
If you love Carcassonne and want a fruity twist, this mini expansion will delight you.Fruitful funEasy to set upGrowing incomeLight expansionGreat for beginnersSmall sizeNot a standaloneRequires base gameRECOMMENDED

## Description
Carcassonne: The Fruit‑Bearing Trees is the little expansion that adds a splash of freshness to your favorite tile‑placement game. Instead of just building cities and roads, you’ll now plant fruit‑bearing trees and reap the literal rewards! The set introduces six new tiles, each featuring a different tree: quince, apple, apricot, cherry, plum, and elderberry. For each fruit type there are four tokens, worth 5, 4, 3, and 2, which you collect when you place the tree on the board. The more variety of fruits you secure, the higher your income at game end. The area majority/influence mechanic remains in play, but now the competition is for who controls the most fruit types. The expansion is lightweight: just six tiles and twenty‑four tokens, so it fits quickly into any session. It’s ideal for Carcassonne veterans looking for a fresh twist without complicating the core rules, or for newcomers who want to learn influence mechanics in a fun way. If you enjoy simple economics, medieval themes with a touch of nature, and want something that doesn’t weigh heavy on your backpack, this mini expansion will delight you. And the best part: it works with any Carcassonne base, no other expansions required.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
The expansion works with the same player range as the base game, from 2 to 5 people.

### What is the approximate game duration?
The expansion adds about 15 to 20 minutes to the typical Carcassonne time, which ranges from 30 to 45 minutes.

### What is the complexity level?
Very light – ideal for beginners and for those looking for a quick, fun experience.

### What components come with the expansion?
6 new fruit‑bearing tiles, 24 fruit tokens worth 5, 4, 3, and 2, and game instructions.

### How does the fruit income work?
When you place a tree on the board, you collect corresponding fruit tokens. The more variety of fruits you control, the higher your income at game end.

### Do I need any other expansion?
No, it works perfectly with the Carcassonne base game.

### Who is this recommended for?
For Carcassonne fans who enjoy light economic mechanics and fruit themes.

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