
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,247
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Carcassonne: Wheel of Fortune
- 2–5 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2009

Rules assistance for Carcassonne: Corn Circles II
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Carcassonne: Corn Circles II is an expansion for Carcassonne released in 2012 for 2–6 players, 40 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Klaus-Jürgen Wrede and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence and Tile Placement.
Carcassonne: Die Kornkreise II (The Corn Circles II/The Crop Circles II), is the seventh official mini-expansion for Carcassonne. A corn circle tile allows a player to place a second follower on a feature that they have already claimed, or to return an already-placed follower to his supply. One of the six tiles of Carcassonne: Die Kornkreise II comes packaged with each of the other 6 mini expansions. Each of the mini expansions contains one part for the corn circles. The rules are the same as Carcassonne: Die Kornkreise, but the tiles have different layouts. Part of the Carcassonne series.
Carcassonne: Corn Circles II supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Carcassonne: Corn Circles II is 40 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Carcassonne: Corn Circles II for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Carcassonne: Corn Circles II has a complexity rating of 1.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Carcassonne: Corn Circles II belongs to these categories: Territory Building, Medieval, and City Building. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence and Tile Placement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Carcassonne: Corn Circles II are: Klaus-Jürgen Wrede. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Carcassonne: Corn Circles II as an expansion for Carcassonne. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Carcassonne to use it. Check that your edition of Carcassonne is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.