Carcassonne: Expansion 5 – Abbey & Mayor*
Carcassonne: Expansion 5 – Abbey & Mayor is an exciting addition to the Carcassonne series, enhancing the classic tile-placement game with new elements and strategic options. This expansion introduces three new types of wooden pieces, six Abbey tiles, and twelve new landscape tiles, adding depth and variety to the gameplay of Carcassonne.
Gameplay Overview
- New Wooden Pieces: Includes Mayors, Barns, and Wagons for new strategies.
- Abbey Tiles: Act as versatile Cloisters and can complete adjacent features.
- Landscape Tiles: Expand the playing area with new terrain.
Special Features
- Mayors: Assigned to cities, their strength depends on the city's pennants.
- Barns: Allow for scoring fields during the game, not just at the end.
- Wagons: Placed on roads, cities, or cloisters, they can move to adjacent features upon completion.
Expands
- Carcassonne base game is required to use this expansion.
Conclusion
Carcassonne: Expansion 5 – Abbey & Mayor is a must-have for fans of the Carcassonne series. It brings new strategic layers to the beloved game, offering fresh ways to score and more dynamic gameplay. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to Carcassonne, this expansion adds exciting new dimensions to your tile-laying adventures.
- 2 - 6 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
We like Carcassonne: Expansion 5 – Abbey & Mayor so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
- Position 8 in The best Carcassonne expansions
- Position 11 in The best games presented at the Spiel 2007 game fair in Essen, Germany
Games similar to Carcassonne: Expansion 5 – Abbey & Mayor
You like Carcassonne: Expansion 5 – Abbey & Mayor and are on the lookout for a similar game?
Then we recommend the following board games:
