# My First Carcassonne ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2009 - **BGG Rating**: 6.7 - **BGG Rank**: #2142 - **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 4) - **Duration**: 10-20 min - **Weight**: 1.13 / 5 - **Designers**: Marco Teubner - **Artists**: Marcel Gröber, Rolf Vogt - **Publishers**: Hans im Glück, 999 Games, Bard Centrum Gier, Brain Games, Devir, Enigma (Bergsala Enigma), Feelindigo, Filosofia Éditions, Giochi Uniti, Hobby World, Lautapelit.fi, MINDOK, Oxygame, Piatnik, Rio Grande Games, Schmidt Spiele, Smart Ltd, Swan Panasia Co., Ltd., Z-Man Games - **Categories**: Children's Game, Medieval - **Mechanics**: Enclosure, Modular Board, Tile Placement ## Verdict If kids love snapping tiles together and closing little roads, My First Carcassonne is the perfect pick – fast, colorful and hassle‑free.Super simple rulesQuick playtimeSturdy componentsGreat intro to strategyLimited strategic depthDesigned mainly for childrenNot challenging for adultsRECOMMENDED ## Description My First Carcassonne, also marketed as Carcassonne Junior, brings the charm of the famous medieval city to the kids' table. On July 14th, France's national holiday, a traditional animal parade – sheep, chickens and cows – floods the town, and children race to catch them before nightfall. Each player, on their turn, draws a landscape tile and places it on the board, but unlike the adult version the tiles always match, making the puzzle easy to assemble. The tiles feature children in each player’s colour walking along roads; whenever a road is completed, every player puts one of their meeples on the appropriate picture. The goal is simple: be the first to place all of your meeples. The game supports 2‑4 players, lasts 10‑20 minutes, and has a very light weight (1.13/5), ideal for quick family sessions. Components are bright and sturdy, with wooden or plastic tiles and easy‑to‑handle meeples. Core mechanics – Enclosure, Modular Board and Tile Placement – are introduced in a kid‑friendly way, allowing children as young as 4‑5 to grasp basic strategy without feeling overwhelmed. Besides being fun, it nurtures observation, pattern‑recognition and light cooperation, as everyone helps close roads. The title has earned awards such as Spel van het Jaar (age 3‑6) and Boardgames Australia Awards, confirming its quality as a gateway into the Carcassonne universe. If you want a medieval‑themed, fast‑playing, easy‑to‑learn game for the little ones, My First Carcassonne fits the bill. ## FAQ ### How many players can play? 2 to 4 players. ### How long does a game take? Typically 10–20 minutes, depending on pace. ### What is the recommended age? From about 4‑5 years old, perfect for preschoolers. ### What are the main components? Colorful landscape tiles, wooden/plastic meeples, and a small modular board. ### Do I need to know the adult Carcassonne? No, the Junior version has its own very simple rules. ### Is there replay value? Yes, the board layout changes each game, though strategic depth is limited. ### Are there any expansions? There are no official expansions for the Junior edition. ## Price Comparison ### Best Offers in Brazil - **Guilda dos Jogos**: R$ 218,62 (https://www.guildadosjogos.com.br/carcassonne?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **Pittas Board Games**: R$ 278,91 (https://www.pittasboardgames.com.br/produtos/carcassonne/?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on Compara Jogos: https://www.comparajogos.com.br/item/carcassonne-junior ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 18.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5044838&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 19.45 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=152142&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 19.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5853443&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 22.62 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=671982&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 24.46 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=1434157&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 24.91 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=2309307&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 25.64 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=3434030&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 27.64 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=7046793&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 27.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4885597&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 29.52 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5595662&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/934/the-kids-of-carcassonne?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com