{"product_id":"carcassonne-messengers-mayors-board-game","title":"Carcassonne Expansion 5: Messengers \u0026 Mayors Board Game","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"49\"\u003eCarcassonne Expansion 5: Messengers \u0026amp; Mayors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"103\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"103\"\u003eStrategy Expansion for the Classic Tile-Laying Game\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"575\"\u003eBring new layers of strategy, tactical timing, and high-impact scoring opportunities to your favorite medieval tile-laying game with Carcassonne Expansion 5: Messengers \u0026amp; Mayors. Designed by Klaus-Jürgen Wrede 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 introduces powerful new follower types and a dynamic scoring track system that rewards players for careful planning and clever opportunism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"841\"\u003eIf you already enjoy the strategic depth of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCarcassonne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"681\"\u003eMessengers \u0026amp; Mayors\u003c\/em\u003e enhances gameplay with fresh decisions, meaningful interactions, and exciting bonus actions that can shift the momentum of a match at exactly the right moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"854\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an expansion. A copy of the base \u003cem data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"909\"\u003eCarcassonne\u003c\/em\u003e game is required to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"972\"\u003eExpand Your Medieval Domain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"995\"\u003eMessengers \u0026amp; Mayors\u003c\/em\u003e introduces three new types of followers, each bringing unique abilities that fundamentally change how players compete for control of the growing landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003eMayor – Power Through Prosperity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eMayor gains strength from the cities they occupy. Instead of counting as a single follower, the Mayor’s power equals the number of pennants in that city. This means that wealthy cities become strongholds of influence, allowing the Mayor to outnumber opposing followers and claim control of large urban areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003eStrategically placing a Mayor can turn a contested city into a guaranteed victory—if you plan it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003eWagon – Mobile Opportunity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003eThe Wagon is a versatile follower that can move from one completed feature to another adjacent feature. After scoring a road, city, or monastery, the Wagon can immediately travel to a neighboring feature and continue working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003eThis mobility allows skilled players to chain scoring opportunities and maximize efficiency from a single placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2030\"\u003eBarn – Farm Dominance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2337\"\u003eThe Barn changes how farms score entirely. When placed at an intersection of fields, the Barn scores the farm immediately rather than waiting until the end of the game. This introduces a powerful mid-game scoring mechanism and a new way to secure large farming territories before your opponents do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2411\"\u003eUsed wisely, the Barn can generate massive points earlier than expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4035\" data-end=\"4050\"\u003eGame Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4052\" data-end=\"4280\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4052\" data-end=\"4072\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4054\" data-end=\"4072\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4054\" data-end=\"4066\"\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4073\" data-end=\"4106\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4075\" data-end=\"4106\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4075\" data-end=\"4089\"\u003ePlay Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~35–45 minutes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4107\" data-end=\"4134\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4109\" data-end=\"4134\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4109\" data-end=\"4129\"\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7+\u003cstrong data-start=\"4137\" data-end=\"4150\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4229\" data-end=\"4280\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4231\" data-end=\"4280\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4231\" data-end=\"4245\"\u003eGame Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tile-Laying \/ Strategy Expansion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Hans Im Gluck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43823325151320,"sku":"HIGCARC07EN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/4980\/8728\/files\/carcassonne-extension-5-messengers-mayors-board-game-1.webp?v=1772589151","url":"https:\/\/borealgaming.com\/products\/carcassonne-messengers-mayors-board-game","provider":"Boreal Gaming \u0026 Cards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}