Carcassonne Board Game (2000 Rio Grande / Hans im Glück) Original Artwork, 2001

Step back into the golden age of modern board gaming with this original 2000 edition of Carcassonne, published by Rio Grande Games and Hans im Glück. This is the classic blue box version featuring the original medieval artwork by Doris Matthäus — a fan favorite before the 2014 art redesign. Winner of the prestigious Spiel des Jahres (Game of the Year) 2001, Carcassonne is a clever tile-laying strategy game where players build medieval cities, roads, and farms across southern France. Perfect for families, collectors, and anyone who loves modern classics. Contents: • 72 land tiles • 1 scoring track • 40 wooden followers in 5 colors • 1 rule booklet Game Information: • Players: 2–5 • Playtime: ~45 minutes • Ages: 8+ • Author: Klaus-Jürgen Wrede • Publisher: Rio Grande Games / Hans im Glück • ISBN: 1-892081-69-5