Game: Carcassone

This afternoon the family played Carcassone.

Its rated 51 and is awesome for kids 8 and up; Liam started at 7 but it was tough at first just to keep him still... but he won the day. Today Cameron led all game with well over 50 on all us. At the last count I pulled off a surprise win by 6 points; I don't think he's speaking to me. Sherry came in third with many farmers.


The game is a tile placing game where you can concentrate on roads, cities or farms. You have about 7 "meeples" (figures) who represent thieves on the road, farmers in the fields, or knights in the rich cities. It seems simple to place tiles but you also need to know when and where to place you meeples. Good game but not in heavy rotation. Liam loves it!