The Ocean (fan expansion for Carcassonne)

Description

--- "The Oceans series" expansions add oceanic landscapes to Carcassonne, splitting the board for swashbuckling adventures while requiring the base Oceans pack for others. Key mechanics include: - *Ocean landscapes* Introduces Oceans as a new feature that divides the playing area into two sections. - *Adventure gameplay* Enables swashbuckling adventures across the divided board. - *Expansion dependency* All other expansions in the series mandate inclusion of the Oceans expansion. - *Standalone compatibility* The series can be played independently without additional Carcassonne expansions. - *Community approval* Endorsed by carcassonnecentral and carcassonne-forum. The Oceans series of expansions for Carcassonne fundamentally introduces Oceans as a novel landscape feature that bisects the playing area into two distinct sections, facilitating swashbuckling adventure gameplay. This core Oceans expansion is indispensable, as every subsequent expansion within the series necessitates its presence to function properly. Nevertheless, the entire series possesses versatility, allowing it to be enjoyed as a standalone experience decoupled from the broader array of Carcassonne expansions, with official approval from carcassonnecentral and carcassonne-forum ensuring its legitimacy and compatibility. ---