Carcassonne: Under the Big Top (Expansion)

Carcassonne: Under the Big Top (Expansion) is an exciting expansion for the popular tile-placement game Carcassonne, bringing the magic of the circus to the game. In this expansion, players work to build a circus and manage various attractions while competing for points. It introduces new tiles and mechanics related to the circus theme, adding a fun and competitive twist to the classic game.

General Information:

• Title: Carcassonne: Under the Big Top (Expansion)
• Publisher: Z-Man Games
• Players: 2-6
• Age: 7+
• Duration: 35-45 minutes

Game Overview:

In Under the Big Top, the central mechanic is the creation of a circus, where players place tiles to complete circus tents, stages, and attractions. The goal is to complete and manage these circus features to gain points. The expansion introduces a new type of follower, the clown, who can be placed on the circus tiles to score points. Players can also place their followers in the newly introduced circus tent tiles to collect bonuses and compete for the best circus attractions.

Key Features:

• Circus Theme: Players build and complete circus attractions, such as tents and stages, to score points.
• New Meeples: The expansion introduces clowns as new followers that help players score points in the circus areas.
• New Tiles: The expansion includes new circus tent tiles that provide opportunities for scoring and gaining bonuses.
• Increased Interaction: Players can compete for control over the circus and its attractions, adding more competitive interaction to the game.

Carcassonne: Under the Big Top (Expansion) offers a unique and entertaining twist on the original game, with the added challenge of managing circus attractions and outmaneuvering opponents to earn points. It's an ideal expansion for fans of the base game who want to add a new, thematic layer to their gameplay.