{"product_id":"carcassonne-expansion-2-traders-builders-board-game","title":"Carcassonne Expansion 2: Traders \u0026 Builders Board Game","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"48\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eCarcassonne Expansion 2: Traders \u0026amp; Builders\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"140\" data-start=\"49\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"140\" data-start=\"49\"\u003eExpand your Carcassonne strategy with trade, construction, and a helpful new companion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"657\" data-start=\"142\"\u003eThe beloved tile-laying classic \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCarcassonne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e grows even richer with \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCarcassonne: Expansion 2 – Traders \u0026amp; Builders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a strategic expansion that introduces new ways to score, build faster, and outmaneuver opponents. Designed by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eKlaus‑Jürgen Wrede\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and published by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHans im Glück\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this expansion deepens the tactical possibilities of the base game while preserving the elegant simplicity that has made Carcassonne a modern board-gaming classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"837\" data-start=\"802\"\u003eTrade Goods \u0026amp; Market Strategy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1125\" data-start=\"838\"\u003eOne of the most exciting additions in \u003cem data-end=\"896\" data-start=\"876\"\u003eTraders \u0026amp; Builders\u003c\/em\u003e is the introduction of trade goods. Certain city tiles now display valuable commodities—wine, cloth, and grain. When a city containing these goods is completed, the player who finishes the city collects the trade tokens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1444\" data-start=\"1127\"\u003eAt the end of the game, players with the most of each commodity receive significant bonus points, introducing a new layer of long-term strategy. Instead of focusing solely on roads, cities, and farms, players must now decide whether completing an opponent’s city might actually benefit them through trade rewards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1556\" data-start=\"1446\"\u003eThis mechanic subtly shifts player incentives and encourages more dynamic interactions across the growing map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4012\" data-start=\"3997\"\u003eGame Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"4231\" data-start=\"4014\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4050\" data-start=\"4014\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4050\" data-start=\"4016\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4029\" data-start=\"4016\"\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Klaus-Jürgen Wrede\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4083\" data-start=\"4051\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4083\" data-start=\"4053\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4067\" data-start=\"4053\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hans im Glück\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4104\" data-start=\"4084\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4104\" data-start=\"4086\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4098\" data-start=\"4086\"\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4140\" data-start=\"4105\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4140\" data-start=\"4107\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4124\" data-start=\"4107\"\u003ePlaying Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35–45 minutes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4168\" data-start=\"4141\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4168\" data-start=\"4143\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4163\" data-start=\"4143\"\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4231\" data-start=\"4169\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4231\" data-start=\"4171\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4185\" data-start=\"4171\"\u003eGame Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tile-laying, area control, strategy expansion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hans Im Gluck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43823398092888,"sku":"HIGCARC04EN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/4980\/8728\/files\/carcassonne-extension-2-traders-builders-board-game-1.webp?v=1772591072","url":"https:\/\/borealgaming.com\/products\/carcassonne-expansion-2-traders-builders-board-game","provider":"Boreal Gaming \u0026 Cards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}