If you love Carcassonne and want an extra dose of chaos and strategy, this Plague-themed expansion is for you! It adds an unpredictable element that can change the course of the game.
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Adds tension and chaos
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New strategic layer
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Direct interaction
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Expands the map
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Keep in mind
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Can disrupt plans
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Luck of the draw
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Theme might be dark
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Get ready for an epidemic in Carcassonne! This expansion, which first appeared in Spielbox magazine, brings the Plague to your favorite tile-placement game. The disease spreads across the map you build together, and whoever is in the wrong place at the wrong time... well, you know. The Plague isn't just a grim theme; it introduces a new mechanic that can turn the game upside down. Players gain control over how the disease spreads, adding an extra layer of strategy and interaction. Will you use the Plague to hinder your opponents or try to minimize damage to your own score? The expansion includes new tiles to expand the map and tokens to represent the infestation and the fleas, which are the carriers of the disease. It's an addition that intensifies the challenge and tension, showing that not everything in Carcassonne is just about building roads and peaceful cities. If you enjoy Carcassonne and want an extra spice, especially one that plays with area control and risk management, this expansion might be just what you need. It doesn't radically change the game but adds an unpredictable and challenging element that can lead to great game stories. It's one of those expansions that, despite its small size, has a notable impact on the game's dynamics, forcing players to think twice before placing their followers.
Admin: Better Description Needed!Game: CarcassonneMagazine: SpielboxMedical: DiseasesSeries: Carcassonne Official Minor ExpansionsTheme: Plague Epidemic
businessPublisherW. Nostheide Verlag GmbH
editDesignerChristwart Conrad, Klaus-Jürgen Wrede
paletteArtistDoris Matthäus
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need the base game Carcassonne to play? expand_more
Yes! Carcassonne: The Plague is an expansion and requires the Carcassonne base game to be played.
How many players does this expansion support? expand_more
The expansion maintains the player count of the base game, which is for 2 to 6 players.
Does the Plague actually affect players' followers? expand_more
Yes, if a follower is on a tile where the Plague manifests, they can be removed from the game, adding an element of risk.
Does the expansion add many new rules? expand_more
No, the expansion introduces a main mechanic related to the Plague, but the rules are relatively simple to learn and integrate into the base game.
Is it a large or small expansion? expand_more
It's considered a minor expansion, primarily focused on the Plague mechanic and some additional tiles and tokens.
Is the Plague theme too dark for a board game? expand_more
The theme is handled lightly and mechanically, as is common in Carcassonne. The focus is on the strategy and chaos the Plague introduces, not on heavy realism.
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