Hans im Glück Carcassonne – Tile-Laying Strategy Game for 2–6 Players

Hans im Glück Carcassonne – Tile-Laying Strategy Game

Carcassonne: Builders & Defenders is a family-friendly tile-laying strategy game from the acclaimed Carcassonne series by Hans im Glück. Players place tiles and deploy followers to claim cities, roads, and farms, competing to score the most points through clever territorial control.

• Strategic tile placement builds cities, roads, and farms for maximum scoring
• Deploy followers to claim territories and outmaneuver opponents
• Family-friendly rules with deep tactical decisions for replayability
• Includes 72 tiles, 40 followers, and a scoring track

What Makes Carcassonne Stand Out

The tile-laying mechanic creates a dynamic, evolving game board where every placement decision shapes the landscape. The balance between simple rules and strategic depth makes it accessible to newcomers while offering meaningful choices for experienced players.

Ideal for

Board game enthusiasts looking for a lightweight strategy experience with family-friendly appeal. Perfect for game nights with 2–6 players who enjoy territorial control and tactical planning.

How to Play

1. Draw and place a tile from the draw pile, matching edges to existing tiles
2. Optionally deploy a follower from your supply onto the new tile
3. Complete cities, roads, or farms to score points at the end of the game
4. The player with the most points after all tiles are placed wins