Carcassonne: The Tollkeepers

Description

--- <TLDR> Carcassonne: The Tollkeepers recreates medieval customs law, enabling players to impose tolls on travelers and goods—small for transport, large by type/weight—to earn points. </TLDR> Key mechanics include: - *Small customs* Levied mainly for the use of a means of transport by passing travelers. - *Large customs* Imposed on goods based on their type and weight. - *Toll imposition* Players, as landowners, raise customs on travelers and traders. - *Point scoring* Collecting duties from customs generates points for players. Carcassonne: The Tollkeepers (Die Zöllner) integrates historical Middle Ages customs law, where landowners held the right to impose import duties or tolls on passing travelers and traders. It distinguishes between "small customs," primarily for transport usage, and "large customs," calculated by goods' type and weight. Players embody this system by strategically raising customs on travelers and goods, directly earning points through these tolls, thus blending thematic authenticity with competitive scoring opportunities. ---