First of all I have to disclose that I love the board game and have played it often with my family. I was really looking forward to playing it on the 360. What I truly like about it on the console is the quickness of the gameplay compared to sitting around a table and the ability to play online with Xbox Live. The graphics are excellent and the design and play features are well placed. The real board game is more conducive to communication and family interaction then the Xbox 360 game version but that comes with the territory.
The only feature I like to see added is something that would be good for many Xbox Live games which is surrender or quit feature that allows the score to be calculated. This would be helpful for rankings and good for a situation where someone is being spanked or needs to leave a game early. The Live features allow for competitive play and it is truly amazing to play with people around the world.
First off, this game is great. The tutorial is any easy step into the game and the buttons and configuring is very easy-to-use and understandable. Gameplay (9) - Extremely good. Strategic. Changes every game, especial... Read Full Review
By sonicboom713 | Review Date: Jan 07, 2008 | X360
On the surface, a game as simple as the obscure German board game "Carcassonne," doesn't look to be an enthralling addition to the X-Box Live Arcade library of games. But just like Uno was turned into a cult classic ... Read Full Review
