{"product_id":"carcassonne-expansion-10-circus-artists","title":"Carcassonne: Expansion 10 - Circus \u0026 Artists","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTwo New Reasons to Return to the Countryside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter decades of laying tiles and claiming cities, farms, and roads, Carcassonne still finds ways to surprise. Expansion 10 brings two distinct additions to the table — a travelling circus that draws followers away from their posts, and an artists' quarter that rewards those who think beyond the obvious score. Together, they breathe fresh energy into a game that many players thought they already knew inside out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in This Expansion\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHans im Glück — the German publisher behind the original Carcassonne — has spent years building one of the most beloved tile-placement games in the hobby. The core game asks players to build a shared medieval landscape, claiming features with their wooden followers (called meeples) to score points. Expansion 10 layers two self-contained modules onto that foundation. The Circus introduces a big top that migrates across the board as tiles are placed, pulling nearby meeples into a performance and triggering a points scramble wherever it lands. The Artists module adds painter and sculptor pawns that create bonus scoring opportunities tied to completed features — rewarding players who plan their placements with both eyes open.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese two modules can be played together, separately, or combined with other Carcassonne expansions, making this a genuinely flexible addition to any collection. Longtime fans of the base game will find the circus particularly disruptive in the best possible way — it introduces a roaming chaos element that keeps every turn feeling consequential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis expansion is designed for players who already own and enjoy Carcassonne and are ready to shake up their regular sessions. It works best at three to five players, where the circus's meeple-pulling effect creates real competition. The added complexity is modest — both modules are approachable within a single session — making it a comfortable step up for groups who've outgrown the base game without wanting to overhaul it entirely. Play time stays in the familiar sixty-to-ninety-minute range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eComponents Worth Noting\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe expansion includes new illustrated tiles that match the quality and art style of the original Carcassonne series, keeping the visual consistency intact across your full collection. The circus tent piece and artist pawns are distinct enough to stand out on the board without disrupting the game's characteristic clean aesthetic. As with all Hans im Glück productions, component quality is solid and built to hold up through repeated play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHans im Glück\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlayers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Player Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlay Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60–90 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGame Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight (with base game familiarity)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLanguage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnglish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Hans im Glück","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44387052421208,"sku":"HIGCARC11EN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/4980\/8728\/files\/s-l1600_c990a59c-ad5d-4e2d-82e7-e656aee43fb9.jpg?v=1784161656","url":"https:\/\/borealgaming.com\/products\/carcassonne-expansion-10-circus-artists","provider":"Boreal Gaming \u0026 Cards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}