This board game further expands on the original Carcassonne game and associated versions to offer more challenges and sophisticated play. In Carcassonne Inns and Cathedrals, the value of a Cathedral triples and an Inn doubles the value of a road. All this, and more, you need to keep in mind while you are playing this new version. Your chances of being able to control a city, road, or field are also greatly enhanced in this game, as well as the ability to add a sixth player. Scoring is also made easier with this edition. You need to know, however, that you must have the original Carcassonne game in order to play this edition correctly.
What is the original Carcassonne by Rio Grande Games? It has a large following. It is called a classic euro-game. It encompasses lots of strategy; it is most definitely a thinking game. You lay tiles in the game and with each one laid down, a new challenge may crop up at every new turn. This original choice among kids toys is for between two and five players and can be enjoyed by the entire family. The recommended ages are 8 and up, but some also say those 3 years old and up may participate to some degree.
The gist of the original game is this: Carcassonne is a city in the south of France. It is famous for its Medieval and Roman forts. Players have the goal of developing the area around the city. They can enlist the aid of “followers” in the surrounding cities, on the roads, in the fields, and in the monasteries. Skill is a great asset in this game and will lead the winner to be victorious. There are special rules that include river tiles. Naturally, all rules should be followed.
In the Carcassonne Inns and Cathedrals edition, players face special challenges, as mentioned above. Many new tiles are introduced in this version. Besides the changes to calculations of the value of Cathedrals and Inns, a new pawn is added. This new pawn means that two people must decide the ownership of completed areas. Many have called the original version of the game one of the greatest board games ever. This new version just adds another dimension to that base.
This game has the potential to be one of the best toys 2010 for children because it is also educational. You learn a little about the country of France, Inns, and Cathedrals as you play the game. This type of educational tool can only spur the interest of young ones to learn more about the world in which they reside. Carcassonne Inns and Cathedrals can help promote such an interest.
