In my opinion, Carcassone is generally simpler and friendlier.
The rules are fairly quick to pick up (although, as another commenter mentioned, scoring at the end can be a bit tedious).
Also, in a couple playgroups I've seen, Settler's of Catan can have as much, if not more, conflict than Monopoly. In Carcassone, you can't really take very aggressive action against other players.
The rules are fairly quick to pick up (although, as another commenter mentioned, scoring at the end can be a bit tedious).
Also, in a couple playgroups I've seen, Settler's of Catan can have as much, if not more, conflict than Monopoly. In Carcassone, you can't really take very aggressive action against other players.