How many players is Carcassonne?

Carcassonne plays with 2–5 players, ages 7 and up.

How long does Carcassonne take to play?

A game of Carcassonne takes 30–45 min, at medium-light complexity (1.9/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Carcassonne any good?

Carcassonne rates 7.4/10 from 104,530 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a city building / medieval game built around area majority / influence, map addition, tile placement.

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Carcassonne (2000)

2–5 players · 30–45 min · age 7+ · ★ 7.4 on BGG

Players: 2–5
Play time: 30–45 min
Age: 7+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 7.4/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 7+ who like city building games — medium-light complexity, plays in 30–45 min.

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About Carcassonne

Shape the medieval landscape of France, claiming cities, monasteries and farms.

City Building Medieval Territory Building

Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Map Addition, Tile Placement

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Carcassonne FAQ

How many players is Carcassonne?: Carcassonne plays with 2–5 players, ages 7 and up.
How long does Carcassonne take to play?: A game of Carcassonne takes 30–45 min, at medium-light complexity (1.9/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Carcassonne any good?: Carcassonne rates 7.4/10 from 104,530 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a city building / medieval game built around area majority / influence, map addition, tile placement.