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Carcassonne Unified Expansions — 4 new modules for the classic tile-placement game

Carcassonne Unified Expansions is an expansion from Devir. After reviewing it, we find it to be a very good option for groups that already enjoy the base game and want more variety or more players.

Publisher: Devir. Type: expansion.

Carcassonne Unified Expansions brings together four Germanic-themed mini-expansions in a single product: the Leipzig Markets, the Tolls, the German Cathedrals, and the German Monasteries. Each module adds new mechanics and components to Klaus-Jürgen Wrede's base game without altering its essence, and all are combinable with each other and with any other Carcassonne expansion.

The Leipzig Markets

This mini-expansion replaces the starting tile with 4 new double territory tiles representing the city of Leipzig with four roads leading out from its four districts. When a player completes any of these roads, they can forgo the road points and send their meeple to one of the districts, which will grant extra points at the end of the game:

• Carters' Quarter: 1 extra point for each completed road tile
• Goldsmiths' Quarter: 3 extra points for each shield in completed cities
• Bookbinders' Quarter: 4 extra points for each completed cloister
• Tanners' Quarter: 2 extra points for each farm with a shed, pigsty, or farmhouse

The Tolls

This module incorporates a toll tile for each player and new territory tiles with groups of travelers. If a player places a tile on the playing area without placing a meeple on it, they can use their toll token on a road intersection. When that road is completed, the player who placed the toll receives bonus points. If there are groups of travelers on the road tiles, the value of the toll increases, also increasing the bonus for all involved players.

The German Cathedrals

Adds real German cathedrals to the board. These cathedrals have roads, so the player can choose to place a meeple as an archbishop or as a thief on the road. Archbishops do not score like the monks in classic monasteries: instead, they score for completed road tiles around the cathedral, opening up new tactical decisions on how and where to place meeples.

The German Monasteries

Incorporates real German monasteries into the game. When placing a meeple on one of these monasteries, the player can choose between the role of monk (classic scoring) or abbot. The abbot does not score until the end of the game: they receive 1 point for each adjacent tile in a straight line (vertical or horizontal) from the monastery. Any empty space in one of the adjacent rows interrupts scoring in that direction, adding an interesting strategic layer to board management.

Compatibility and modularity

The four modules are completely independent of each other: you can use one, several, or all at once. They are compatible with the Carcassonne base game and any of its expansions, making them a very versatile addition for collections of any size. By adding just a few extra rules, each module transforms the gaming experience without excessively increasing complexity.

Specifications

• Reference: BGCARERPS
• Contents: 4 mini-expansions (Leipzig Markets, Tolls, German Cathedrals, German Monasteries)
• Requires: Carcassonne base game (not included)
• Compatible with: All Carcassonne expansions
• EAN: 8436607941019

Warranty and shipping

• Warranty: 3 years
• Free shipping on orders over €49.99
• Available for shipping throughout Spain

EAN: 8436607941019