The best Carcassonne Variants⎇ 2024

We have selected the best Carcassonne variants⎇ or spinoffs for you. The offer ranges from simple mainly optical adaptations (Star Wars) to strong rule changes (The Castle) to completely new games from the Carcassonne universe (e.g. Carcassonne-Dice-Game, Carcassonne-Card-Game). This makes each game of Carcassonne different.

Extra list for Carcassonne expansions

In addition to the Carcassonne variants, many expansions have been released for the main Carcassonne game. We have covered these in an extra list: The best Carcassonne expansions.

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List with the best Carcassonne variants⎇ 2024

In this overview you will find all Carcassonne variants that can be bought 2024:

This list was last updated on February 25, 2024. There's also a print version for this list.
  1. Carcassonne: Winter Edition

    All details for the board game Carcassonne: Winter Edition and similar games
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 40 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  2. My First Carcassonne

    All details for the board game My First Carcassonne and similar games

    My First Carcassonne, also known as Carcassonne Junior, introduces the iconic tile-laying gameplay of the classic Carcassonne to a younger audience. This game captures the essence of the original while simplifying the mechanics to make it accessible for children, making it a wonderful entry point into the world of board games.

    Nominated for 6 awards and won 3.

    More details for My First Carcassonne
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 10 - 20 Minutes
    • 4+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for My First Carcassonne

    • YouTube Review for the game "My First Carcassonne" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  3. Carcassonne: Hunters and Gatherers

    All details for the board game Carcassonne: Hunters and Gatherers and similar games

    Carcassonne: Hunters and Gatherers is a standalone game in the Carcassonne series, transporting players to the Stone Age. This version maintains the essence of the original Carcassonne game but introduces new thematic elements and rules suitable for this prehistoric setting.

    Nominated for 3 awards.

    More details for Carcassonne: Hunters and Gatherers
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 35 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  4. Carcassonne: The Castle

    All details for the board game Carcassonne: The Castle and similar games

    Carcassonne: The Castle is a standalone board game inspired by the popular Carcassonne series, but uniquely tailored for two players. Set within the city walls of Carcassonne, this game retains the familiar tile-placement mechanics but introduces new strategies and components specific to this version. The theme revolves around the development of the city, focusing on strategic construction and area control within the confined space of the city walls.

    Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.

    More details for Carcassonne: The Castle
    • 2 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Carcassonne: The Castle

    • YouTube Review for the game "Carcassonne: The Castle" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  5. Carcassonne: South Seas

    All details for the board game Carcassonne: South Seas and similar games

    Carcassonne: South Seas brings the classic tile-laying charm of the original Carcassonne to a vibrant, tropical setting. This standalone game, the first in the "Carcassonne Around the World" series, offers players the task of building island landscapes filled with inviting seas and lush islands. Instead of the traditional cities, roads, and fields, players work to gather bananas, shellfish, and fish, trading these resources for points with various traders. The familiar mechanics of placing tiles and meeples blend seamlessly with this refreshing maritime theme, offering both seasoned Carcassonne fans and newcomers a delightful new variant to explore.

    Nominated for 2 awards.

    More details for Carcassonne: South Seas
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 35 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Carcassonne: South Seas

    • YouTube Review for the game "Carcassonne: South Seas" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  6. Carcassonne: The City

    All details for the board game Carcassonne: The City and similar games

    Carcassonne: The City stands as a standalone game in the famed Carcassonne series, inviting players to collaboratively build an old town using tile-laying mechanics. As the town expands, a unique feature of this version comes into play: the construction of town walls, starting from a wooden gate and growing outward. These walls aren't just functional; they're made from delicately carved wooden parts, creating a visually stunning medieval town by the game's end.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Carcassonne: The City
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Carcassonne: The City

    • YouTube Review for the game "Carcassonne: The City" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  7. Carcassonne: Gold Rush

    All details for the board game Carcassonne: Gold Rush and similar games
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 35 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Carcassonne: Gold Rush

    • YouTube Review for the game "Carcassonne: Gold Rush" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  8. Carcassonne: Amazonas

    All details for the board game Carcassonne: Amazonas and similar games
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 35 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Carcassonne: Amazonas

    • YouTube Review for the game "Carcassonne: Amazonas" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
    • YouTube Review for the game "Carcassonne: Amazonas" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  9. Carcassonne: Star Wars

    All details for the board game Carcassonne: Star Wars and similar games
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 35 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    👍 Good price!120€ atAmazon.de*

    Video reviews for Carcassonne: Star Wars

    • YouTube Review for the game "Carcassonne: Star Wars" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  10. Carcassonne: Over Hill and Dale

    All details for the board game Carcassonne: Over Hill and Dale and similar games

    🔥 Deal: 12% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!

    More details for Carcassonne: Over Hill and Dale
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 35 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    🔥 Great price!15€ atAmazon.de*
  11. Travel Carcassonne

    All details for the board game Travel Carcassonne and similar games
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Travel Carcassonne

    • YouTube Review for the game "Travel Carcassonne" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  12. Carcassonne: Safari

    All details for the board game Carcassonne: Safari and similar games
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 35 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Carcassonne: Safari

    • YouTube Review for the game "Carcassonne: Safari" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  13. Carcassonne für 2

    All details for the board game Carcassonne für 2 and similar games
    • 2 Players
    • 25 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Carcassonne für 2

    • YouTube Review for the game "Carcassonne für 2" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  14. Carcassonne: The Discovery

    All details for the board game Carcassonne: The Discovery and similar games
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Carcassonne: The Discovery

    • YouTube Review for the game "Carcassonne: The Discovery" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  15. Cardcassonne

    All details for the board game Cardcassonne and similar games
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Cardcassonne

    • YouTube Review for the game "Cardcassonne" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  16. New World: A Carcassonne Game

    All details for the board game New World: A Carcassonne Game and similar games
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for New World: A Carcassonne Game

    • YouTube Review for the game "New World: A Carcassonne Game" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  17. Carcassonne: The Dice Game

    All details for the board game Carcassonne: The Dice Game and similar games
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 10 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Carcassonne: The Dice Game

    • YouTube Review for the game "Carcassonne: The Dice Game" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English

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