Among modern board games for children, Hobby World's Carcassonne Strategy is a prominent place. This is a children's version of the world-famous strategic and economic game "Carcassonne", extremely simplified, but this is not boring at all. Fascinating and beautifully designed, it is able to brighten up children's and family leisure, bringing a lot of fun to the players. In this game, a fun, simple storyline blends perfectly with simple, extremely understandable rules. This version of the famous game is enjoyed by children in different countries of the world.
Game genre
In the genre of "Children of Carcassonne" - this is a strategy. To play and win, simple luck is not enough. This is a leisurely but dynamic game requiring mental action from players. Children will have to carefully think through their moves and calculate the further actions of their rivals, make informed decisions that will lead to victory.
Plot
What is the game about? The plot is quite simple and even funny. Every year in France, a holiday is celebrated on July 14th. And Carcassonne, one of the places in the country, is no exception. Here on this day, not only kids have fun and frolic. Pets and birds also have a peculiar “holiday”. Cows, chickens, cats, piglets, sheep are released to be grazed, and animals quickly scatter in different directions. Thus, the guys have fun - running around the city and its environs, find and drive all living creatures to their homes.
For what age is it suitable?
The creators of the game indicate that "Children Carcassonne "is a board game designed for children aged 4 years and older. In fact, this is not only children's, but also family entertainment, which will make it interesting any evening.
The game attracts four-year-old children with a simple plot, bright design, and the ability to show logical abilities. According to parents, this entertainment is designed for children up to about 8 years old, although it all depends on the individual interests of the child.
Due to the simplicity of the rules, children can play this game on their own, without the participation of parents or other adults. In children's companies of preschool children and primary school children, the game can be exciting and useful entertainment.
Equipment
In the box with the game are:
- 36 cards of land that together make up the playing field;
- 32 figures of men (a total of 4 colors — red, green, yellow and blue, 8 pieces each);
- detailed rules of the game.
The quality of the game elements is very high. All are made from safe and environmentally friendly materials. Bright and colorful squares with land are made of solid durable cardboard, and the figures are made of wood. High wear resistance is one of the many advantages of the game.
rules
The rules are very simple, even four-year-old babies will not have difficulty understanding them. In the game "Children of Carcassonne" 2 to 4 players take part. Each is given figures of men of the same color. When there are less than four participants, the figures of “extra” colors do not participate in the game, they are put aside.
Each card depicts a plot of land of Carcassonne with paths that pass through the card or rest against the object (building, river, well). Children in clothes of different colors, running along the paths, are also drawn. Absolutely all cards are joined to each other. Before the start of the game, the cards turned upside down are mixed up. From a common pile, players take them one at a time and place the images up on the table or on the floor.
The goal of the game is to put their figures on the playing field faster than other players. The one who managed to do this is declared the winner. If the cards are over, and no one could arrange all their figures, the winner is the one who exposed the largest number of them.
So, in the "Children of Carcassonne" strategy, the rules of the game are as follows:
- The first player selects a card from the pile and puts it in the center.
- Other players in a certain order (for example, clockwise) do the same. Thus, a map of the area with paths, fields, ponds, buildings is gradually being built.
- The card must be laid out in such a way that at least one of the sides is in contact with the card (s) that were laid out earlier.
- If the track, the sections of which are shown on the cards, closes (like a circle, loop or rests against both ends of an object), then the players, the little people whose colors are shown on this track, put their figures on top.
- To get closer to victory, you need to try to build closed paths with men of their color, and at the same time, prevent opponents from doing the same.
On average, each batch lasts from 15 minutes to half an hour. The game does not have time to get bored. On the contrary, as soon as the party is over, the children will surely want to repeat the game again and again.
Reviews
What interests all parents who plan to purchase a child of the game "Children of Carcassonne"? Reviews of those who happened to try it in action. According to the general opinion of the parents, the game definitely deserves the right to take an honorable place in the home game library. Everything is good in it: a fascinating plot, colorful design and solid execution. Playing to the best of excitement requires a certain mental activity, and for many children it becomes one of the favorites.
Definitely, "Children of Carcassonne" - an educational game. It does not require a high reaction rate, but it is necessary to reflect on, calculate your moves and actions of opponents. Thanks to it, players develop such qualities as attentiveness, perseverance, logical, strategic and spatial thinking, imagination and prudence.
Having mastered the rules and tricks, having learned to think through their own tactics and unravel the intentions of the enemy, children will be able to successfully play more complex and exciting strategic and tactical games.
Does the child ask for a new interesting board game? Need a good birthday gift for friends or relatives? Do you want to replenish your home library with something exciting or get useful fun in kindergarten? In all these cases, the game "Children of Carcassonne" - a good choice, which will not have to be regretted. She will give the participants vivid emotions and new experiences.