Cartographers 2019
Designed by Jordy Adan, John Brieger
What it is
A light fantasy, territory building game for 1-100 players (~30 min), built around bingo, enclosure, end game bonuses.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #184 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
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How to play Cartographers
Cartographers is a light game (rated 1.9 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 1–100 players, runs about 30 minutes and is aimed at ages 10 and up. It's a Fantasy and Territory Building game where the core of play revolves around Bingo, Enclosure and End Game Bonuses. A light fantasy, territory building game for 1-100 players (~30 min), built around bingo, enclosure, end game bonuses. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #184 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Cartographers
How many players is Cartographers?
Cartographers plays with 1–100 players.
Can you play Cartographers solo?
Yes — Cartographers supports 1 player, so it has a solo (single-player) mode. It also scales up to 100.
Does Cartographers work with 2 players?
Yes — Cartographers plays 1–100, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Cartographers take to play?
About 30 minutes per game.
Is Cartographers hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 1.9 out of 5 — light — easy to learn. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Cartographers for?
The publisher recommends ages 10 and up.
Is Cartographers good for beginners and families?
Going by the numbers — a low complexity of 1.9/5 and a 10+ age rating — Cartographers is approachable for newcomers and family play. (That's inferred from its weight and age, not a review.)
What kind of game is Cartographers?
Cartographers is a Fantasy, Territory Building game, built on Bingo, Enclosure, End Game Bonuses.
Where to buy Cartographers
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