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Cartographers board game box

Cartographers in play with game components

All Cartographers game components on table

Completed Cartographers map, with thematic items lying on table around the map

Cartographers box back

Cartographers board game box

Cartographers in play with game components

All Cartographers game components on table

Completed Cartographers map, with thematic items lying on table around the map

Cartographers box back

$24.95 USD

NOTE: This item is included in the Cartographers - All-in Bundle.

Draw shapes to create your own fantasy map.

FREE GIFT: Skills 1 (Mini-Expansion)

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How to Play

Features: Flip-and-write, scoring patterns, polyominoes

4.8 Amazon rating (1,800+ ratings)

Spiel de Jahres Nominee (2020)

7 awards for the game Cartographers

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Cartographers is an award-winning, fantasy map-drawing game for everyone - literally! Play by yourself or with up to 100 players of all ages. Each turn, a card is revealed that gives players a choice of what to draw. Simultaneously draw shapes on a grid-based map and fill them with forests, farms, villages, and water.

In-play image of Cartographers. Shows a map sheet, and various explore cards.

For fans of:

Tetris and adult coloring books

But beware of monsters that other players will draw on your map! Fill your map wisely to complete a variety of scoring patterns that change each game. Earn points after each season and at the end of four seasons, the player with the highest reputation is declared the greatest cartographer in the kingdom!

Reviews of Cartographers

"A lovely little addition to my roll & write collection."

Shut Up & Sit Down
Matt Lees

"Perfect if you want something chill and non-confrontational for 2-4 players."

Actualol
Jon Purkis

"A lot of fun and a really well done game."

The Dice Tower
Tom Vasel

"Everyone we've introduced it to really loves it. It's a classic for a reason."

Thinker Themer
Amy

Dimensions: 8 x 5.8 x 1.5"
Weight: 1.1 lbs
Release date: Aug 2019

Credits:

Design: Jordy Adan
Illustration: Lucas Ribeiro
Graphic Design: Luis Francisco
Development: Keith Matejka & John Brieger

Components:

100 Map Sheets (double-sided)
43 Cards
4 Pencils
1 Rulebook

Rulebook - English (download)
Extra Map Sheets (download)

There are 7 expansions for Cartographers, which include:

Cartographers Heroes - can be played by itself or combined with the base game for more variety.
Map Packs 1-6 - add cards, thematic variety, and additional challenges.

Mini Expansions (5) - card packs to add variety and new challenges.
Colored Pencils
Playmat

You can enjoy Cartographers on the following digital platforms:

Mobile: Apple
Mobile: Google Play
Desktop: BoardGameArena

How to Play

1. Draw Shapes

Choose a combination of terrain and shape, based on cards that are revealed.

Cartographers being played. Various components.

Cartographers in play with game components

2. Fill Your Map

Surround mountains to collect coins and ward off surprise monster ambushes.

3. Score

Earn points each season based on four randomly revealed scoring patterns that provide a wide variety of strategies to win.

Completed Cartographers map, with thematic items lying on table around the map

How to Play Video

All Cartographers products

Cartographers board game box

Cartographers in play with game components

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Four game cards from Cartographers Ambush 2 mini-expansion, with illustrations depicting a Naga Shock, Fungoid Outbreak, Treefolk Torment, and Basilisk Stare

Cover image for Ambush 2 mini expansion for Cartographers

Cartographers: Ambush 2 (Mini-Expansion)

Cartographers Heroes box image

Game of Cartographers Heroes in progress

Cartographers Heroes

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TWG Exclusive

Cartographers Collector's Edition box render

Plastic tray filled with components included in Cartographer Heroes collectors edition

Cartographers Heroes - Collector's Edition

Box front for Cartographers Map Pack Collection

All components for Map Pack Collection laid out, including maps and cards

Cartographers: Map Pack Collection

Pre-Order

All Cartographers products on table together

Cartographers in play with game components

Cartographers - All-in Bundle

$154.75 $138.00

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20 colored pencils for the game Cartographers

Cartographers: Colored Pencils

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Showing both sides of the Cartographers playmat. The red side and the blue side

Blue side of Cartographers playmat, showing edge stiching

Cartographers: Playmat

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Covers for Cartographers map 1 (Nebblis), map 2 (Affril) and map 3 (Undercity) plus four ambush cards.

Lava flowing from a volcano in Cartographers Map pack 1, Nebblis

Cartographers: Riftlands Map Pack Bundle

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Three Cartographers map pack covers (maps 4-6) and four hero cards

Drawing shapes on pre-scouted spaces in Cartographers Map Pack 4, Frozen Expanse

Cartographers: Serrated Coast Map Pack Bundle

Cartographers Map Pack 1: Nebblis cover

Lava flowing from a volcano in Cartographers Map pack 1, Nebblis

Cartographers: Map Pack 1, Nebblis

Cartographers Map Pack 2: Affril cover

Drawing a connection between two islands in Cartographers Map Pack 2, Affril

Cartographers: Map Pack 2, Affril

Cartographers Map Pack 3, Undercity cover

Drawing a connected line of shapes from the doorway in Cartographers Map Pack 3, Undercity

Cartographers: Map Pack 3, Undercity

Cartographers Map Pack 4: Frozen Expanse cover image

Drawing shapes on pre-scouted spaces in Cartographers Map Pack 4, Frozen Expanse

Cartographers: Map Pack 4, Frozen Expanse

Cartographers Map Pack 5: Kethra's Steppe cover

Drawing terrain shapes to surround a beacon in Cartographers map pack 5, Kethra's Steppe

Cartographers: Map Pack 5, Kethra's Steppe

Cartographers Map Pack 6: Hornhelm cover

Filling in the new type of sheet that gives you bonuses in Cartographers Map Pack 6, Hornhelm

Cartographers: Map Pack 6, Hornhelm

TWG Exclusive

8 "skills" promo cards for Cartographers

Cartographers: Skills 1 (Mini-Expansion)

TWG Exclusive

8 more "skills" promo cards for Cartographers

Cartographers: Skills 2 (Mini-Expansion)

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4 new ambush cards for Cartographers or Cartographers Heroes

Cartographers: Ambush 1 (Mini-Expansion)

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4 new heroes cards for Cartographers Heroes

Cartographers Heroes: Champions (Mini-Expansion)

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4 new cards for Cartographers or Cartographers Heroes

Cover card image for Architects mini expansion of Cartographers

Cartographers: Architects (Mini-Expansion)

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Cartographers jigsaw puzzle render

Puzzle - Cartographers of Nalos

Extra Parts

Cartographers map sheets A and B

Cartographers: Extra Map Sheets A/B

Extra Parts

Map sheets C and D for Cartographers Heroes

Cartographers: Extra Map Sheets C/D

Custom Map Generator

Create and print your own Cartographers maps!

You choose how many of each feature to include (mountains, ruins, wastelands) and then watch the magic happen!

Click "New Map" as often as you wish to generate random and often surprisingly cool maps with your settings.

Save your favorites as PDFs to print and play with your friends!

Create your own Map

Cartographers custom map generator announcement

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