Carcassonne: The School
Hans im Glück, Schmidt Spiele, Z-Man Games · Board game · 2011
2–6 · best 2
30 min
Weight 1.6/5
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FOR GENRE FANS
If you're a Carcassonne fan who enjoys expansions with a special touch and a good cause, this mini-expansion is for you!
Highlights
- Expansion with social purpose
- Adds novelty to base game
- Themed and commemorative tiles
- Easy to integrate
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- It's a mini-expansion
- Requires base game
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Get ready to add a special touch to your Carcassonne! "Carcassonne: The School" is a neat little mini-expansion that came out back in 2011, released alongside a promotional card for Dominion. More than just extra tiles, this expansion has a cool social aspect: a portion of the proceeds went to the "Rainbow Over Ghana" project, which aids in school construction. So, as you expand your medieval kingdom with new terrain tiles, you're also contributing to a noble cause. The core mechanics remain the classic tile placement and area majority competition, but with an extra charm. It's a fantastic way to celebrate Carcassonne's 10th anniversary while also doing good. If you enjoy Carcassonne and want a little variety with a meaningful twist, this expansion is a sure bet. It doesn't drastically change the game but adds that taste of novelty and the satisfaction of knowing you're supporting something worthwhile. Perfect for those who already own the base game and want to expand their collection with something that has history and purpose.
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Hans im Glück, Schmidt Spiele, Z-Man Games
Designer
Klaus-Jürgen Wrede
Artist
Doris Matthäus
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Does this expansion significantly change Carcassonne's rules?
No, "The School" is a mini-expansion. It adds a few new terrain tiles and a thematic element, but the core rules of the base game remain the same. It's more about adding extra flavor and a nice purpose.
Do I need the base game Carcassonne to play with this expansion?
Absolutely! "Carcassonne: The School" is an expansion, so it relies entirely on the base game to function. You need to own the original Carcassonne to use these new tiles.
How many new tiles are included in this expansion?
As a mini-expansion, it comes with a limited number of tiles. The focus isn't on quantity, but rather on adding novelty and the commemorative/social aspect.
Which type of player is this expansion best suited for?
It's ideal for players who already enjoy Carcassonne and want to add a bit more variety to the game. It's also a great choice for those who value games with a social component or that celebrate important milestones.
Is the school donation aspect still active?
The expansion was released in 2011 with that purpose. While the original donation was made at the time of release, the expansion itself remains a commemorative item with an interesting story behind it.
Does this expansion affect game time or complexity?
Not significantly. By adding only a few tiles and not changing the main rules, the game time and complexity remain very close to the base Carcassonne game.
