From the publisher's website:-
The southern French city of Carcassonne is famous for its unique Roman and Medieval fortifications. The players develop the area around Carcassonne and deploy their followers on the roads, in the cities, in the cloisters, and in the fields. The skill of the players to develop the area will determine who is victorious.
Number of players: 2 - 5
Age of players: 8+
Length: 60 minutes
Designer: Klaus-Jürgen Wrede
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