Tithe barns (fan expansion to Carcassonne)
2014

Expansion of

Carcassonne

Tithe barns (fan expansion to Carcassonne)

2-5

players

45

min

8+

age

Categories

Expansion for Base-game
Fan Expansion
Medieval
Territory Building

Mechanics

Area Majority / Influence
Tile Placement

Community Tags

Description

--- "Tithe Barns" mechanic, inspired by Malachi 3:10, rewards majority control for special points plus bonuses from adjacent elements. Key mechanics include: - *Majority control* Secure the most around Tithe Barns to earn special points. - *Bonus scoring* Surrounding farmers and barns provide additional points. - *Biblical reference* Quotes Malachi 3:10 on tithing, promising abundant blessings for obedience. The Tithe Barns rule, directly quoting Malachi 3:10—"Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,' says the Lord Almighty, 'and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it'"—instructs players to achieve majority presence around Tithe Barns for special points. Additionally, any farmers and barns positioned around the Tithe Barn contribute extra points, emphasizing strategic placement and control to maximize scoring through faithful "tithing" emulation in gameplay. ---