Carcassonne Expansion 7 - Siege and Defence (2025 Redesign)

Description

Carcassonne — Siege and Defence (2025 Redesign)

Prepare to defend Carcassonne from invading forces with the Siege and Defence expansion. This set introduces fortified walls, siege equipment, and strategic defend‑and‑attack mechanics, transforming your city-building game into a medieval siege scenario. Players must carefully invest in defense structures and contribute tactically to protect their territories—while vying for influence and control—adding a new layer of strategy and interaction suitable for players aged 7+ and groups of 2–6.

Features

Includes 18 new land tiles, expanding the landscape with fortified walls, siege zones, and attack points.
Adds 2 fortress tiles that can be placed to bolster city defenses, creating stronghold regions that require strategic investment.
Includes 3 catapults, which can be used to threaten or defend key areas, adding a dynamic combat element to the game.
Comes with 12 standard meeples for setting up defense posts, attacking or supporting features across the map.

Gameplay & mechanics

Players invest meeples to reinforce defenses on key features like walls and fortresses, earning points based on their contribution.
Contributions are strategic: too little effort risks losing influence or surrendering control of features to opponents.
The siege mechanics give players opportunities to attack rivals’ features or bolster their own strongholds—balancing offense and defense in pursuit of victory points.

Why you’ll love it

Adds tactical depth by incorporating siege, fortifications and the challenge of balancing offense with defense.
Creates a more competitive, story-rich game experience where players defend their territories while seeking influence and control.
Encourages strategic planning, timing and negotiation, making each game intense and unpredictable.

Compatibility & requirements

This is an expansion; the base Carcassonne game is required to play.
Supports 2–6 players, with more layers of tactical play.

Why you should add it

Perfect for players who enjoy competitive city-building with military flair, or for groups wanting to add a siege-mechanic twist to classic gameplay.
Great for veteran players seeking new strategic options or newer players eager to explore more involved interactions.
Ideal for combining with other expansions for a richly tactical, medieval-themed gaming experience.

Bring the defense of Carcassonne to the next level—build walls, use catapults and outsmart your opponents in a battle of city and siege!