Carcassonne: Expansion #3 The Princess & The Dragon Board Game Expansion by Z-Man Games

Carcassonne: Expansion #3 The Princess & The Dragon Board Game Expansion by Z-Man Games

Build faster than ever and score even more points with this Carcassonne expansion.

This Expansion Works With:

Expansion Pack

Setup Time
10 Mins
Play Time
30-60 Mins
Players
2 to 6
Age Level
7 and Up
Our Reviews Expansions Guide
$19.00 USD
$19.00 USD
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Carcassonne - A Family Review

Are you looking for a cozy, family-friendly game where you build roads and towns in the French countryside? Oddly specific request, but hey, when you know what you want, you know what you want!

Carcassonne is a game that anybody can learn in a few turns. It takes up about the space a chessboard on the dining room table, so it’s a great game to play on family night or even pack up to take to a cabin. And it’s easy to have fun with—some people might puzzle their way into victory by filling all the unfinished areas and creating a pleasing picture. Other players will weigh the risks and rewards on each turn, carefully strategizing and relying on probability or the luck of the draw.

The coolest thing though? When you get that exact piece you need—whether it scores you 20 points or just fits in the right place—everybody around the table cheers. Or groans, if they needed that piece or space.

Even though it’s a competitive game, each player works together to build something that’s Instagram family game night worthy—a little world, and it’s really sweet when someone helps another player out by giving up a piece.

11yo: I liked the Cloisters.

The box says players should be eight or older, but we’ve found that if you’re helping them out, younger players can easily enjoy this alongside adults. Plus, adults can play it without the kids too—in fact, there’s a competitive scene for Carcassonne.

If your kids hit the age range of the box, they can probably teach themselves the game. Or you can play a few games together so they learn the ropes. After just a few turns, our 9yo and 11yo were pretty confident. They weren’t super strategic yet, but that comes with practice.

9yo: It was great—from a tiny block to an entire country. I love it.

Carcassonne is a fantastic board game that anyone from four to forever can enjoy. It’s got a ton of expansions for people who want to customize their game experience with additional tiles and more complex rules, but out of the box, it’s still a wonderful game to play in an hour.

One final note—be prepared for towers of meeple cheerleaders. But really, who doesn’t enjoy stacking little wooden people?

Helpful Hints

  • Play with the River expansion. It’s optional, but it makes the first few rounds more comfortable.
  • Want a friendlier game with more relaxed point scoring? Don’t use the “Farmers” rules.

Description

A STORYBOOK WORLD

Enter a realm of chivalry and sorcery with this Carcassonne expansion. The Princess sends knights out to perform acts of chivalry; meanwhile, a fearsome dragon threatens followers unprotected by the magic of the fairies! The Princess & The Dragon expansion introduces princesses, dragons, fairies, and other storybook elements that add surprising wrinkles to your Carcassonne game. You can use thirty new tiles to unleash a dragon that devours anyone in its path, summon a fairy to protect your followers, or remove rival knights from a city. No matter what tile you draw, you’ll have plenty of options to disrupt your opponents’ plans and claim more points for yourself.

RESHAPE THE LANDSCAPE

With The Princess & The Dragon, players can affect followers like never before. Draw a Volcano and the dragon appears! This isn’t too bad on its own, but drawing a Dragon tile subsequently sends the dragon on a rampage across the countryside, devouring any followers in its path. Also, when the Princess tile is played, she can remove a knight from a city to open more scoring opportunities. Things aren’t all bad for followers, though. The fairy protects your followers from the dragon and scores you bonus points when your turn begins and when you score features. Furthermore, if you’re lucky enough to draw the Magic Portal, you can place a follower on any previously placed tile. By incorporating these dynamic new components into your game, The Princess & The Dragon is sure to shake up your Carcassonne experience!

Expansions Buyers Guide

Each Carcassonne expansion is designed to seamlessly integrate with the base game, allowing you to mix and match expansions according to your preferences.

Expanding your Carcassonne board game collection can enhance your gaming experience by introducing new elements and strategies. This buyer's guide will help you understand how each expansion is compatible with the base game and other expansions.

Carcassonne: Inns & Cathedrals (Expansion 1):

  • Compatible with the base game.
  • Enhancements: Adds larger followers and a few new tiles to the base game.

Carcassonne: Traders & Builders (Expansion 2):

  • Compatible with the base game.
  • Enhancements: Introduces trade goods, a builder follower, and new tiles for added complexity.

Carcassonne: The Princess & The Dragon (Expansion 3):

  • Compatible with the base game.
  • Enhancements: Adds a dragon that destroys followers, a fairy that protects them, and special tiles.

Carcassonne: The Tower (Expansion 4):

  • Compatible with the base game.
  • Enhancements: Allows players to build towers and imprison opponents' followers, adding a tactical element.

Carcassonne: Abbey & Mayor (Expansion 5):

  • Compatible with the base game.
  • Enhancements: Introduces abbey tiles and mayors, altering strategies related to fields and cities.

Carcassonne: Count, King & Robber (Expansion 6):

  • Compatible with the base game.
  • Enhancements: Adds new followers, king and robber tokens, and a king's favor mechanic for competitive play.

Carcassonne: The Catapult (Expansion 7):

  • Compatible with the base game.
  • Enhancements: Adds a catapult that is used in special Fair tile events, seduction tokens, target tokens, catch tokens

Carcassonne: Bridges, Castles & Bazaars (Expansion 8):

  • Compatible with the base game.
  • Enhancements: Introduces bridges for road crossings, castles for unique cities, and a bazaar for tile trading.

Carcassonne: Hills & Sheep (Expansion 9):

  • Compatible with the base game.
  • Enhancements: Incorporates sheep herding and grazing for extra points, changing how you approach fields.

Carcassonne: Under the Big Top (Expansion 10): 

  • Compatible with the base game.
  • Enhancements: Introduces circus tents and acrobats, making cities and fields more dynamic.

You can combine different expansions to create a unique gaming experience, tailoring it to the complexity and thematic elements that suit your group's style. Whether you're a seasoned Carcassonne player or just starting, these expansions offer diverse options to enrich your gameplay.

What's in the Box

  • Rulebook
  • 30 Land Tiles
  • 1 Dragon Token
  • 1 Fairy Token

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