(Jim) Most of the time when I buy a game I've already got some idea that I'm probably going to like it. So I don't get "surprised" by games very often. This is because I rarely purchase games without knowing a good deal about them. I try to be careful with my purchases so I don't waste any of my gaming allowences on games that suck. (My sucky games in my collection were mostly acquired through sales, auctions, or gifts.)
This all being said, My FLGS had Cardcassonne on the "Just In" shelf and it was at a reasonable price. I hadn't heard anything about this game, but just looking at the box, I though it looked like a game my wife would like, and I've been trying to build up my collection of lighter style games that aren't "solely cards".
Well, I was surprised! This is great game! I don't let the fact bother me that Rio Grande Games probably altered a game theme that was not carcassonne related when the game was made. (or I could be wrong, but it's a bit of a stretch for sure) I'm not going to do a full review here, there's many of them out there. If you're interested, just check out Boardgamegeek.com. The game is just fun! It's not overly thinky but it's strategic enough. And yes, my wife does like it!
Just one thing...the game comes with these cardboard treasure chest (are chest in Carcassonne?) to cover up your castle cards so you don't know what colors you've collected.....but you can just as easily just turn them face down in front of you for this. Silly, the game doesn't need these.
It's still an awesome game! Don't pass it up just because you don't like Carcassonne or you're tired of overload of these titles. Go pick it up....and be surprised. (Well, not that surprised now that I've told you that you'll be surprised.)
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