Here's an example I saw on twitter: XXXX XXXX RRFF RRFF XXXX CCFF+ XXXX CCRR+ CFCFs CCCC XXXX CCCR+ XXXX CCFF+ CCCR+ CCRR The only tile that fits the top hole is: CCCR CCCR - but the CCCC file is already used. The tiles that fill the bottom hole are: CCCR CCCR CCCF CCCF In this case there's no possi...

Changing your notification settings I recommend changing your notification settings, so that you receive emails when someone replies to you on the forum. The forum sends you notifications if you subscribe to threads, but I recommend doing this automatically: Click your avatar Click User Control Pan...

Thanks Wally, I was quite happy how they worked on the forum too: https://playcarcassonne.co.uk/viewtopic.php?p=38#p38 I was able to quickly build up an example. Just have to find a use for this now: :lol: CFCF Making Tables You can make tables using the following tags: [table][/table] [tr][/tr] [td...

And a teaser video:

https://youtu.be/Y0DVSQVlrzY

Great to have you join the forum Wally, and thank you so much for representing the UK, as well as providing your detailed backstory. Your development project sounds very interesting, I hope you can share some of its developments here. With the information you collect, we may have an AlphaZero level ...

Here's another simple example of a 2 tile trap: CCFF CCCF CCFF FFRR CFCF XXXX XXXX FFRR CCFF CRRF FFRR This one relies on there only being a few tile that fits in each empty square. On the LEFT only the CRRF tile fits: CRRF If you play that there is not tile that completes the RIGHT. On the RIGHT on...

Very early on in a recent game on BoardGameArena I encountered the following defensive move: http://tehill.net/carcassonne/strategy/whisper/Whisper3.png It's the Red player's turn. They have the following tile to play: FFRR - FFRR I think a novice player would probably work on their cloister, or per...

A Dango is a Japanese dumpling. If you play the game of Go, the term "Dango" is often used to describe a clump or mass of stones. The basic issue with a Dango is that they are a really ineffective use of stones. Here's an example: http://tehill.net/carcassonne/strategy/GoDango.png You can ...

Base Game CCCC+ CCCF+ CCCF CCCR+ CCCR CCCC+ CCCF+ CCCF CCCR+ CCCR [tile]CCCC+[/tile] [tile]CCCF+[/tile] [tile]CCCF[/tile] [tile]CCCR+[/tile] [tile]CCCR[/tile] CCFF+ CCFF CCFFs CCRR+ CCRR CCFF+ CCFF CCFFs CCRR+ CCRR [tile]CCFF+[/tile] [tile]CCFF[/tile] [tile]CCFFs[/tile] [tile]CCRR+[/tile] [tile]CCR...

Someone brought this scenario to my attention, it's pretty crazy, but these shapes come up from time to time, and not talked about very often. https://www.tehill.net/carcassonne/strategy/DIYDDIYD.png What stands out for me, is that you're basically trapped either way: On the LHS: The remaining tiles...

You can insert tiles into your posts using the following BBCode: [tile]{Tile codes}[/tile] There is also a tile button in the editor for quick access. For example: [tile]CRRR[/tile] Displays: CRRR Rotate tiles You can rotate tiles using the rotate parameter. For example: [tile rotate=270]CRRR[/tile]...

During a recent game on BoardGameArena, I had the opportunity to witness a series of unfortunate events that could have been avoided. I think it serves as a good example of tactical play by demonstrating what to avoid and how control it during games! I know I've done it several times and certainly w...

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This is a little graphic I made up that explains the rules in brief:

An introductory guide to Carcassonne




(Dots have gardens if you play with Abbots)