Inspired
by the medieval fortress in southern France of the same name, Carcassonne is
a tile-laying game in which players fill in the countryside around the
fortified city. Players choose from tiles that depict cities, roads,
monasteries, and fields; each new tile placed creates an ever-expanding board
on which players can then add their followers. Players score points by having
followers on features as they're completed. The player who makes the most
strategic placements of tiles and followers will score the most
points and win the game.

Carcassonne
has won several awards, including the prestigious Spiel des Jahres.