The Count of Carcassonne oversees the city of Carcassonne. When the Count isn't monitoring a district you have invested in, you can take over features someone else controls.
The King and the Robber give you points when you complete the largest city and the longest road.
The Cultists challenge monks in neighboring abbeys. Complete your shrine before a nearby abbey to deny points to other players.
The River II is a new and exciting way to start the game. With its own unique shape, it can also be combined with the River from the base game.