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Title: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: carlium on September 15, 2020, 10:13:51 AM
Hi all,

Looking for some Carcassonne content, I found a version apparently distributed only in Iran. In the same way that current version of Carcassonne sold in Arabic peninsula, they changed a little bit the name of some components (clusters and abbot). In this version the changes are not only restricted to names, the entire art (logo, box, tiles, even back of the tiles) is totally different.

(https://i.ibb.co/H2vt1VB/1-450x450.jpg)

Check this blog to see what I am talking about:
http://mrgamers.ir/1398/02/18/%DA%A9%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%88%D8%B3-%D9%BE%D8%B1%D9%81%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B4-%D8%AA%D8%B1%DB%8C%D9%86-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B2%DB%8C-%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%85%DB%8C%D8%B2%DB%8C/

When I saw it, I thought that it was (or is) a fan-made version, like Legend of Zelda or Super Mario Bros fan-editions. However, I found it was distributed and sold widely in plenty of websites, some of them dedicated to sell board games in Iran. That makes me think that it is not just a fan print and play.
https://ketabsara.co/Product/37017/%DA%A9%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%88%D8%B3
https://bazidone.com/product/kados/
https://artikala.com/product/kadous/
http://smartstore.ir/SmartGame/189/carcassonne-%DA%A9%D8%A7%D8%B1%DA%A9%D8%A7%D8%B3%D9%88%D9%86%D9%87

I am pretty sure this edition is not related with HiG (no logo is found in any box) in any way (licensed, approved, or partnered); nevertheless, they, in some descriptions, mention HiG as the original publisher and  Klaus-Jürgen Wrede as designer.

I searched about this company, but their website is dead (https://web.archive.org/web/20140730194758/http://www.kadousgame.com:80/) and the Facebook profile is not active since 2014 (https://www.facebook.com/kadousgame). Its release was recent, for that maybe some copies are out there.

If someone knows something else about this project, I would be happy to read more about.

Best
Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: Meepledrone on September 15, 2020, 02:11:13 PM
Amazing discovery!

I don't know if Davari (reachable on Slack) can help you. He was working on the Farsi (Iranian language) translation of WICA.
Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: carlium on September 16, 2020, 07:35:35 AM
Thanks for the tip Meepledrone! I will check the Slack channel to see if Davari knows something about this edition.

I really liked it, it is very well done, and I loved the way they put the initial "ک" as tile logo, same as the Cyliric versions of the game.

(https://i.ibb.co/tLDgYC5/0287f996d1295924e7fca5b9d6cf1207.jpg)


Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: danisthirty on September 22, 2020, 03:16:16 PM
That looks awesome indeed. I'd love to be able to get hold of a copy of that.
Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: Willem on September 23, 2020, 04:27:48 AM
+1 on that!
It's really a nice almost obscure piece of Carcassonne that is very interesting!
I wonder if there are other versions like this out there...
Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: danisthirty on September 23, 2020, 06:52:55 AM
+1 on that!

Let me know if you find it anywhere and can order two copies. I'll split the postage with you... ;)
Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: Decar on October 03, 2020, 01:46:21 AM
or 3!
Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: DrMeeple on October 05, 2020, 10:56:08 PM
Something new about this version? I want a copy too...


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Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: carlium on October 12, 2020, 08:43:50 AM
Nothing here, unfortunately. I tried to contact them using Facebook and I got no reply.   :P
Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: Willem on October 12, 2020, 10:15:24 AM
I've been looking around as well, but no success.
Haven't been able to find a retail seller, nor a second hand website for Iran. Who knows, one day we might come across one!
Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: DrMeeple on October 12, 2020, 11:24:46 AM
Sad times then... :(


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Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: Sinscerly on October 12, 2020, 12:16:22 PM
or 3!
Or 4 ::)
Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: carlium on January 15, 2021, 03:33:54 PM
Apparently our Iranian friends are producing another Carcassonne remake. Today I found on Instagram this version:

قلعه‌رودخان (Roodkhan Castle)
(https://i.ibb.co/4RXXb9p/Annotation-2021-01-15-183715.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)

https://www.instagram.com/p/CJplDZdA4Tb/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CGKcHaKBDVS/

They put some good effort remaking all the art and trying to put some local context, it is remarkable. However, I must agree that it is not a good practice to use the ideas of others to generate revenue.

Apparently it is available at least in one store, I can imagine it is impossible to buy something in Iran from the U.S.  :))

I think HiG should start to make business there in Iran!

 :red-meeple:
Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: Fritz_Spinne on January 15, 2021, 11:40:51 PM
Sounds interesting. If someone is from iran or gets there he should buy some games and sell it here ...
Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: SxN on January 20, 2021, 02:19:05 PM
I have Iranian friends and have asked one to check what are the possibilities. However, I'm not sure how easy it would be to send you directly the game, nor how paying for the game and mailing would happen. The other way would be to send the games to my friend, then I'll send them to each of you, but this will add to shipping costs (I'm in Canada, you are, well, wherever you are).

You let me know how seriously are you considering purchasing these games, I'll learn from my friend what options are available, let's see where we land with this.
Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: Willem on January 20, 2021, 11:46:23 PM
Now it's getting interesting!

I'm definitely interested, all of course depending on costs.
Let's see what works best for everyone, and of course what is possible
Title: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: Linkarssonne (Linksux) on January 22, 2021, 08:39:09 AM
Hello everyone,

Like all of you, I am interesting on this game, so I send a pm in Instagram and I got an answer,

I hope it will be successful, I let you know if something is possible !


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Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: oldbonz on January 22, 2021, 08:48:26 AM
why in France?
Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: Linkarssonne (Linksux) on January 22, 2021, 08:52:36 AM
Parce que je suis en France, comme toi :)

I guess is shipping is possible to France, it can be possible in others countries :-)


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Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: oldbonz on January 22, 2021, 09:01:26 AM
sorry linksux I didn't recognize you
Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: SxN on February 03, 2021, 08:21:12 AM
https://uupload.ir/files/icl9_20150709_235653-----8989.jpg (https://uupload.ir/files/icl9_20150709_235653-----8989.jpg)
https://uupload.ir/files/84pg_20150814_185844.jpg (https://uupload.ir/files/84pg_20150814_185844.jpg)
https://uupload.ir/files/jrm6_20150814_185738.jpg (https://uupload.ir/files/jrm6_20150814_185738.jpg)
https://uupload.ir/files/oqsu_20150814_191050.jpg (https://uupload.ir/files/oqsu_20150814_191050.jpg)
https://uupload.ir/files/meqx_20150814_191127.jpg (https://uupload.ir/files/meqx_20150814_191127.jpg)
https://uupload.ir/files/jc4g_20150814_185327.jpg (https://uupload.ir/files/jc4g_20150814_185327.jpg) - numbering goes 0 to 49; that's how little I understand  :)
Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: danisthirty on February 03, 2021, 08:32:08 AM
Did you take those photos yourself?
Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: DIN0 on February 03, 2021, 08:34:53 AM
Thanks for the photos SxN! Are those wooden Meeples or plastic? They seem quite smooth.
Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: Bumsakalaka on February 03, 2021, 09:51:21 AM
https://uupload.ir/files/jc4g_20150814_185327.jpg (https://uupload.ir/files/jc4g_20150814_185327.jpg) - numbering goes 0 to 49; that's how little I understand  :)

Arabian numbers in origin form. Nice
Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: SxN on February 03, 2021, 12:20:29 PM
The photos were posted on an Iranian web site: http://boardgamepersian.mihanblog.com/ (http://boardgamepersian.mihanblog.com/). Seems like they have been taken down (links point to http://boardgamepersian.mihanblog.com/post/28 (http://boardgamepersian.mihanblog.com/post/28), which is now returning a "404 Page not found" error). Unfortunately, I don't speak the language and have no clue what does it say there.

I found them by searching initially for "Kados", then using an alternative Latin transliteration "Kadous", which gave better results.

I was also curious about the Roodkhan castle (Ghaleh Roodkhan), but couldn't find anything related to the game. However, the real castle seems to be cool - google it, worth the time!

Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: carlium on February 03, 2021, 01:18:13 PM
Pretty nice photos SxN, thanks for sharing!

I found the last version I posted on this webshop: http://www.bazijoo.com/1880P-ghalehroodkhan
It is around 35 dollars 2,000,000 Iranian Rial), but, unfortunately, nobody replied to my inquiries.
Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: SxN on February 03, 2021, 02:04:06 PM
Your share, Carlium, is nice as well. On the back of the box there is an English text mentioning:

Ghaleroodkhan is one of the most famous castles in Iran which was built during the Sassanids Emperor.
In this game, players should expand the area around the castle and try to obtain the most possible points by assigning the followers on the roads, catsles, bazaars and prairies.


I would guess that the Parsi text above is the exact same.

Pricewise... on the right column, I see something that I think reads "2,025,000" and underneath "2,000,000". My guess: that's the price and the discount.
Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: mohsen.ansari on February 04, 2021, 12:00:41 PM
Hi all,

Looking for some Carcassonne content, I found a version apparently distributed only in Iran. In the same way that current version of Carcassonne sold in Arabic peninsula, they changed a little bit the name of some components (clusters and abbot). In this version the changes are not only restricted to names, the entire art (logo, box, tiles, even back of the tiles) is totally different.

(https://i.ibb.co/H2vt1VB/1-450x450.jpg)

Check this blog to see what I am talking about:
http://mrgamers.ir/1398/02/18/%DA%A9%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%88%D8%B3-%D9%BE%D8%B1%D9%81%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B4-%D8%AA%D8%B1%DB%8C%D9%86-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B2%DB%8C-%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%85%DB%8C%D8%B2%DB%8C/

When I saw it, I thought that it was (or is) a fan-made version, like Legend of Zelda or Super Mario Bros fan-editions. However, I found it was distributed and sold widely in plenty of websites, some of them dedicated to sell board games in Iran. That makes me think that it is not just a fan print and play.
https://ketabsara.co/Product/37017/%DA%A9%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%88%D8%B3
https://bazidone.com/product/kados/
https://artikala.com/product/kadous/
http://smartstore.ir/SmartGame/189/carcassonne-%DA%A9%D8%A7%D8%B1%DA%A9%D8%A7%D8%B3%D9%88%D9%86%D9%87

I am pretty sure this edition is not related with HiG (no logo is found in any box) in any way (licensed, approved, or partnered); nevertheless, they, in some descriptions, mention HiG as the original publisher and  Klaus-Jürgen Wrede as designer.

I searched about this company, but their website is dead (https://web.archive.org/web/20140730194758/http://www.kadousgame.com:80/) and the Facebook profile is not active since 2014 (https://www.facebook.com/kadousgame). Its release was recent, for that maybe some copies are out there.

If someone knows something else about this project, I would be happy to read more about.

Best

hello every one ! this is Mohsen from Iran.
i'm a board game seller in Iran. recently some people from this forum asked me for sending 'Kadoos' and also 'Ghale roodkhan'.
unfortunately because of political reasons Iranian people are in hard sanctions from all over the world. so that's so difficult to send any product abroad from Iran. but after a hard research i found a safe way for shipping the product to the Europe and America.
the only matter is still transferring money. some of my friends from England and also France could transfer money by sending Bitcoin to me.
the price of 'Ghale roodkhan' is 35 EURO and 'Kadoos' is 25 EURO ( a worked one if i could find, because it had discontinued from 5 years ago )
after all i would really happy that i could help to all my friends who are Carcassone lovers from all over the world.
Mohsen Ansarifar
My email address is : mohsen.ansarifar1990@gmail.com
instagram ( buisiness account ) : herogame.ir

Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: Decar on February 04, 2021, 12:09:14 PM
Welcome to the forum Mohsen.

Thanks for taking the time to get in touch.

I'm sure a lot of forum members will be in touch.  I hope the sanctions in place won't cause you any problems.

It's great hearing about Carcassonne / Kadoos fans  from all parts of the globe!

I'd really like to know more about Iranian boardgames. Which games or mechanisms are popular? Do people play with their families, or in larger groups?
Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: mohsen.ansari on February 04, 2021, 12:58:29 PM
nice to meet you Decar !
you know board games are very new for most of the people here. unfortunately Iranian people live in a bad economic because of the sanctions. so they couldn't spend many money or time for their hobbies. but i think games are a same language for all the people around the globe. hope it makes the people peace in any opinions with any religion.
abstract games are fewer popular to people in Iran but all the people like party games .
the most popular game in Iran is 'Splendor'.
there are also professional players for heavier games like all stonemaier games, 'through the ages' and etc.
also there are several groups that get together on holidays and play many games at bars or cafes.( difinetly before pandemic)
i will answer if there is any other questions.
:)
Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: Decar on February 05, 2021, 12:50:39 AM
It's wonderful to hear about gaming in Iran Mohsen. I agree that boardgames are a common language across cultures. It reminds me of a quote: “You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.”

It's great to hear that so many of the same games are played in Iran too.  I imagine the import of such games are quite difficult. Is the production of games often done inside your country?

The pandemic has made it very hard for everyone to enjoy games. I hope you and your family stay safe.
 :)
Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: danisthirty on February 05, 2021, 01:24:14 AM
hello every one ! this is Mohsen from Iran.
i'm a board game seller in Iran. recently some people from this forum asked me for sending 'Kadoos' and also 'Ghale roodkhan'.
unfortunately because of political reasons Iranian people are in hard sanctions from all over the world. so that's so difficult to send any product abroad from Iran. but after a hard research i found a safe way for shipping the product to the Europe and America.
the only matter is still transferring money. some of my friends from England and also France could transfer money by sending Bitcoin to me.
the price of 'Ghale roodkhan' is 35 EURO and 'Kadoos' is 25 EURO ( a worked one if i could find, because it had discontinued from 5 years ago )
after all i would really happy that i could help to all my friends who are Carcassone lovers from all over the world.
Mohsen Ansarifar
My email address is : mohsen.ansarifar1990@gmail.com
instagram ( buisiness account ) : herogame.ir

Hi Mohsen, and welcome to the forums! :)

It has been a great pleasure getting to know you through Instagram, and I really appreciate the efforts you have made on the behalf of your fellow Carcassonne fans around the world! :(y)

Thanks also for sharing your story about the situation in Iran and the role that boardgaming plays over there. I hope that somehow this will improve, and of course that you and your family stay safe during the pandemic.

Best wishes to you!
Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: mohsen.ansari on February 05, 2021, 03:53:06 AM
It's wonderful to hear about gaming in Iran Mohsen. I agree that boardgames are a common language across cultures. It reminds me of a quote: “You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.”

It's great to hear that so many of the same games are played in Iran too.  I imagine the import of such games are quite difficult. Is the production of games often done inside your country?

The pandemic has made it very hard for everyone to enjoy games. I hope you and your family stay safe.
 :)
what a nice idea about games and the efforts of them ! :(y) :(y) :(y)
you know most of the primary requirements, such as medicines are in sanctions . so the government forbidden importing the accessories that they think is not so Necessary.
but in the world of Communication, it doesn't work. so people import the games irregular and board game lovers could buy any games is new to all the worlds.
but it's so expensive for people. you know the regular salary for a simple worker is about 73 EURO for a month .
so the irregular import and also the rate of EURO again RIAL  makes board games a luxury hobbies for people.
although this matters board game lovers are expanding during recent years in Iran. so most of the games redesigning by changing the art and produced with lower price in Iran. such as Ticket to ride, Splendor, king domino, patchwork, wingspan and etc.

Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: mohsen.ansari on February 05, 2021, 03:59:19 AM
hello every one ! this is Mohsen from Iran.
i'm a board game seller in Iran. recently some people from this forum asked me for sending 'Kadoos' and also 'Ghale roodkhan'.
unfortunately because of political reasons Iranian people are in hard sanctions from all over the world. so that's so difficult to send any product abroad from Iran. but after a hard research i found a safe way for shipping the product to the Europe and America.
the only matter is still transferring money. some of my friends from England and also France could transfer money by sending Bitcoin to me.
the price of 'Ghale roodkhan' is 35 EURO and 'Kadoos' is 25 EURO ( a worked one if i could find, because it had discontinued from 5 years ago )
after all i would really happy that i could help to all my friends who are Carcassone lovers from all over the world.
Mohsen Ansarifar
My email address is : mohsen.ansarifar1990@gmail.com
instagram ( buisiness account ) : herogame.ir

Hi Mohsen, and welcome to the forums! :)

It has been a great pleasure getting to know you through Instagram, and I really appreciate the efforts you have made on the behalf of your fellow Carcassonne fans around the world! :(y)

Thanks also for sharing your story about the situation in Iran and the role that boardgaming plays over there. I hope that somehow this will improve, and of course that you and your family stay safe during the pandemic.

Best wishes to you!
hello my lovely friend !
i hope your games will arrive to you very soon.
thank you my friend. i'm really happy to find new friends all over the glob who are addicted to board games like me .  ;D ;D ;D
i hope you and your family will  be safe during this damn virus pandemic.
good luck my friend  :red-meeple:
Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: totec55 on February 05, 2021, 08:48:31 AM
Hi mohsen.ansari!

It is great to meet other people from around the world that also enjoy board games as much as I do!
Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: Willem on February 05, 2021, 09:07:00 AM
Hi Mohsen,

Thank you for sharing your experience with us all here, and of course the work you're doing to help out us enthusiasts!
Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: Linkarssonne (Linksux) on February 24, 2021, 03:22:20 AM
Hello!

Thanks to Mohsen, I am now a happy owner of the Iranians games : Kadoos and Ghale roodkhan !

Here some photos of Kadoos :

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210224/d0e3f75d2625c411fed33701b31f0585.jpg)

The box is a little glossy

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210224/7b7453dfea216b1b2ea96d7116cea376.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210224/1e6289c98ef6b4ac4efd7eb1f8ba3648.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210224/5c41ceea617d41c1c71bdd8f46253b91.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210224/f7719f7f650d3e336bb47da57aefec7e.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210224/95354694dce96f276d2c7cc2917edac5.jpg)

Here the back of the tiles

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210224/3a846692bb08ad0377aaa18e060a0103.jpg)

The starter tile

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210224/2705acc734bbe656ec00b32dbdc29fda.jpg)

The river :)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210224/c01c545c2498d6d1b7a91deded6c0690.jpg)

The tiles are bigger than the classic game

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210224/a1d003608d8388d9fdf540b77e4eb722.jpg)

The Meeples, in 5 colors, they are in foams !!

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210224/e093dbdf13a4132f0cf1e59929ff9802.jpg)

In a couple of days I will take some photos of the other game
Let me know if someone want other details/photos


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Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: danisthirty on February 24, 2021, 03:44:15 AM
Great job Linksux, thanks for sharing those awesome photos!

+1 merit for you :(y)
Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: Snearone on February 24, 2021, 03:44:53 AM
Great post Linksux.
Little bit bummer that tiles are not the same size.
Are those foam meeples squishy or is it more like packing peanuts/popcorn?
Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: Willem on February 24, 2021, 03:58:19 AM
Hey Linksux!
You beat me to it  :D
I also received a copy of Kadoos and Ghale Roodkhan!
I've taken pictures as well, but basically showing the same as what you've already shared.

For Snearone, I can confirm the meeples are slightly squishy; not like packing peanuts.

Ghale Roodkhan is a sealed copy, so I'm still contemplating if I want to open it or not, but what stands out to me on the box is that it has an English description on the back, and also KjW's name!

Thank you Mohsen!
Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: Linkarssonne (Linksux) on February 24, 2021, 04:03:26 AM
Hey Linksux!
You beat me to it  :D
I also received a copy of Kadoos and Ghale Roodkhan!
I've taken pictures as well, but basically showing the same as what you've already shared.

For Snearone, I can confirm the meeples are slightly squishy; not like packing peanuts.

Ghale Roodkhan is a sealed copy, so I'm still contemplating if I want to open it or not, but what stands out to me on the box is that it has an English description on the back, and also KjW's name!

Thank you Mohsen!
Hehe for one I was fast !

Yes the Meeples are a little squishy, they have their own style it changes from the wooden Meeples :)

Willem I let you present Ghaleh Roodkhan ;)
Spolier alert : it’s wonderful !


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Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: Decar on February 24, 2021, 04:22:09 AM
It's wonderful that Mohsen has been able to help so many people from the world's Carcassonne community!

A huge thank you to you, for going to so much trouble find a way to get this shipped safely!
Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: Willem on February 24, 2021, 04:44:59 AM
Definitely many many thanks to Mohsen!

And allow me to present Ghale Roodkhan!
(https://i.ibb.co/tL7QLh1/IMG-20210224-114548.jpg) (https://ibb.co/tL7QLh1)

The artwork is different from both Carcassonne and Kadoos, but in a very nice way:
(https://i.ibb.co/Ny56zj1/IMG-20210224-121930.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Ny56zj1)

Tiles are the same size as Kadoos.
The river:
(https://i.ibb.co/Ct5sKYr/IMG-20210224-121943.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Ct5sKYr)

Meeples are plastic, in a nice set of colours:
(https://i.ibb.co/BPLnP03/IMG-20210224-122000.jpg) (https://ibb.co/BPLnP03)

There's also a set of matching plastic cubes. Not sure what they are for, but the rules seem to have a page for them
(https://i.ibb.co/H2Gz2jb/IMG-20210224-122024.jpg) (https://ibb.co/H2Gz2jb)

I tried Google translate on it, which gives the below translation. It seems to be referencing names that are probably part of the product's lore. I'm still not sure what the cubes do
Sarodh Hai Khuni - General, Dada's decision in Shokokk, comprehensive در cube of Dor Rang (Hamarang Ba Adamk Halh Hai * Andamanin laws linked to cold and geosphere table, here is Hamچnan with the power of Khodshan in the rest of the hystend. Where is Dr.  Dadin's move and decision was mentioned, the location of Barry Nayel is mentioned, as a cube, as well as benefiting him as if his words were directed in a strong manner.  The consideration of Shamari Kalaha is a decision that I flew with the most - kah with it, the privilege of the Shamara with its bazaar and its dog Haiykha Ba Kali Hamrang Shama works hard by the bashnad, similar to the mashmarshmari in its bazaar Mebashd means the rhubar bazar with its word Haiy ka Kali ش I see it.  A dewar with a dewar, surrounded by a shod, completing a shod), a drift strip, a distinction in the shape of its sword, and an  Dadden spice, miy tuanam jai chrome dadden yakız adamakha burroi bakhsh hai different, nab  to her .  Kalaay Kah Beshm, Ruwi Yakiz and Bazar, with a decision made by Dada. Aid Ra Gusharyan in Anakar, without a separator Sharabard Drift. The privilege of Taley Kah is like the Iban. It is said that the decision of Dasht is the shape of his room, and any decision has been made by Babel, as is a dewar, with a dewar.  This is the privilege of irrigation, Khud Bazar, and its complete drift. It is similar to the privilege of Shamari Bazar. It is a complementary desire. It is the end of the city, and the consideration of Shamari Hai is its bazaar in Labah. It is complementary. We want it to be considered as a darry, and it is a decision to remember.  Knim after her visit, he benefited from his shrine, as long as he took advantage of the bazzy korden bazikan crimson after the flight of Dadden Babel, diagnosed with a distress like a khud ra with his radish, and (۴) the privilege of Drift Maykend.


Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: Willem on February 24, 2021, 05:58:54 AM
Hmmm... Seems Google had the language confused, and by scanning the pages bit by bit, it's making more sense.
The cubes are placed instead of meeples, and seem to be specific for the houses on the roads/fields (not in the cities).

I'm gonna work on it later today, and will see if anything else interesting is in the rule books  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: Willem on February 24, 2021, 06:24:09 AM
I've been going through the rulebook for Ghale Roodkhan, and initially, the rules follow the base game rules for Carcassonne.

There are Roads, Castles and Markets (bazaars).
They work as we're used to, with the only thing to point out being that the roads don't have visual ends to them at intersections, but these do act as such.
So a road is finished once it has 2 intersections on either side.

Scoring works the same as usual, with the usual points per tile.
Farms also works as per current Carcassonne rules, with 3 points per completed city in the farm.

The Cubes are an expansion similar to the Abbott!
You can place them on a Market/Bazaar, or on a tile with a little Red House (unless that house is inside a Castle), instead of a Meeple.
You get 9 points once it is surrounded by 8 other tiles, but you can also score it earlier.
Instead of placing a meeple, you can decide to score your Cube (which is a Product Cube according to Google), which will get 1 point for the tile it's on, plus 1 point per tile surrounding it.

Kadoos works the same, but doesn't have the Cube expansion, so works as standard Carcassonne.

The 2 games have different size tiles though, so can't be combined.

Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: Meepledrone on February 24, 2021, 06:54:35 AM
Great pictures and comments, @Linksux and @Willem.

+1 merit from me.

The back of the wants seems to mention Carcassonne and the Spiel des Jahres award... In what terms is it mentioned?
Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: Willem on February 24, 2021, 07:07:18 AM
It's mentioned on the back of Kadoos. More as an acknowledgement of Carcassonne.
It translates to:
Design of the Carcassonne game
The best-selling board game worldwide
Winner of these international awards
(And then there's the icons of the awards next to it)

Ghale Roodkhan only has Klaus-Jurgen Wrede printed on the back, but no context or mentioning of Carcassonne
Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: SxN on February 24, 2021, 08:39:29 AM
Cool stuff and congrats to the two owner of these games!

I'll let know my friend that the Forum found a source and there is no need for him to try other ways of obtaining the games.
Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: danisthirty on February 24, 2021, 09:01:59 AM
Got mine today too! Nothing new to contribute in terms of photos so I won't share, but relieved that everything with these finally worked out!

I'll let know my friend that the Forum found a source and there is no need for him to try other ways of obtaining the games.

 :(y)
Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: mohsen.ansari on February 24, 2021, 10:10:19 AM
hi everybody and congratulations to three of my friends that has received their games today.
i really happy that first of all i could help you and also your games are safely arrived to you( except of meepledron ( Dear Eduard ) that unfortunately his game box damaged ( here i will promise you that i will bring you a new box next year if Essen exhibition will be ! and again i am really excused because of this problem ))
also i promise that soon i will send a pdf file for “Ghale roodkhan” translation in English here.
but dear Willem you were right about the game rules.
they are the same as the Carcassone. the cubes works instead of abbots in markets ( bazaars).
also you said there isn’t any thing about Carcassone in the box of Ghale roodkhan.
it’s not true! on the top of the game box typed “بر اساس بازی کارکاسونه” in persian
it means that this game is  originally from the Carcassone boardgame.
thank you again for sharing your ideas about games and i’m really happy that you loved Iranian boardgames.
i will be here if any other question you all guys have.emoji code257]emoji code257]emoji code257]


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Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: DrMeeple on February 24, 2021, 10:52:18 AM

So excited! I can’t wait for my copies too :D


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Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: Linkarssonne (Linksux) on February 24, 2021, 11:33:23 AM
hi everybody and congratulations to three of my friends that has received their games today.
i really happy that first of all i could help you and also your games are safely arrived to you( except of meepledron ( Dear Eduard ) that unfortunately his game box damaged ( here i will promise you that i will bring you a new box next year if Essen exhibition will be ! and again i am really excused because of this problem ))
also i promise that soon i will send a pdf file for “Ghale roodkhan” translation in English here.
but dear Willem you were right about the game rules.
they are the same as the Carcassone. the cubes works instead of abbots in markets ( bazaars).
also you said there isn’t any thing about Carcassone in the box of Ghale roodkhan.
it’s not true! on the top of the game box typed “بر اساس بازی کارکاسونه” in persian
it means that this game is  originally from the Carcassone boardgame.
thank you again for sharing your ideas about games and i’m really happy that you loved Iranian boardgames.
i will be here if any other question you all guys have.emoji code257]emoji code257]emoji code257]


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Thanks again  Mohsen,

I will be very happy to share a carcassonne game with you in Essen one day,
Don’t worry about the box, this things happen

I will post some photos on my Instagram this week end @carcassonne.meeple

Take care
Edouard


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Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: dirk2112 on February 24, 2021, 12:07:56 PM
I think I like the Kadoos art more than the C2 art.   :))

Congrats guys!  It is a shame this doesn't make its way in to Pakistan or I could get my coworker to bring me a copy. 
Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: mohsen.ansari on February 24, 2021, 12:27:52 PM
i could send for you my friend if you would like emoji code6]


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Title: Re: Iranian version of Carcassonne (Kados or کادوس)
Post by: totec55 on May 14, 2021, 11:17:55 AM
I was very pleased to find my order of Kadoos and Ghale Roodkhan sitting on the front porch today! The quality and artwork is even better than what I perceived from the pictures! I am very pleased with both of them.

Many thanks to Mohsen for making it happen. Merit from me!

Additionally, thank you Willem for the bit of translation earlier in the thread. I was trying to figure out what to do with the cubes myself. +1 merit!