Carcassonne: Expansion 7 – The Catapult

Description

--- "Carcassonne's seventh 'large' expansion" introduces action/dexterity via Faire tiles and catapult rounds, blending tile-laying with skill-based token launching for meeple manipulation and scoring. Key mechanics include: - *Faire tiles* 12 new tiles with faire symbol; drawing one triggers a catapult round after placement. - *Catapult rounds* Players launch tokens using a wooden catapult in a dexterity challenge. - *Token types* Each player has one Knock out (remove meeples), Seduction (swap meeples), Target (hit faire tile), and Catch (catch for points) token. - *Dexterity integration* First addition of action elements to the Carcassonne series. The seventh "large" expansion for Carcassonne adds 12 new tiles featuring a faire symbol, which, when drawn and placed, initiate a "catapult round"—a novel action/dexterity mechanic unprecedented in the series. During these rounds, players use a wooden catapult to launch specialized tokens, with each participant possessing one of four types: Knock out tokens to remove opponents' meeples, Seduction tokens to swap meeples, Target tokens to strike the faire tile itself, and Catch tokens that yield points if successfully caught. This expansion enhances the core Carcassonne tile-laying experience by introducing skill-based competition and direct meeple interference. ---