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Cartaventura: Caravans
2022
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- 1–6 players
- 30–60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.1/5
For 1 player
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Cartaventura: Caravans is a board game released in 2022 for 1–6 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Thomas Dupont and its main mechanics are Cooperative Game, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game.
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About the game
1331, Tangier. You have traveled a thousand times around your province in the wake of your merchant father. Your cousin Mohamed, explores the vast world; his letters make you dream of marvelous countries and legendary sultans. When his father falls ill, you decide to go in search of him. The infinite East opens its arms to you, at last." Will you triumph over mountains and deserts? Will you escape from bandits and pirates? Will you become a rich merchant or a humble fakir? Will you be able to win over the Mongolian khans and the rajas of India? Will you find the trail of your elusive cousin, whom history will remember as the world's greatest traveler? Cartaventura is a collection of narrative card games with an immersive storyline and multiple endings! Players build their adventure with the help of cards that offer different options. Cartaventura offers games set in different eras, each one faithfully reproduced. Players are immersed in history thanks to rich scenarios and watercolor illustrations, in homage to travel books. A historical booklet, written with specialists, offers additional information. Cartaventura offers a tutorial that accompanies the first game. Its simple and original game system allows players to explore the scenario several times to discover all the secrets of the game. With what they have learned and with the help of different choices, they will be able to optimize their adventure to discover all the endings.
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Questions and answers
Cartaventura: Caravans supports 1–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Cartaventura: Caravans is 30–60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Cartaventura: Caravans for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Cartaventura: Caravans has a complexity rating of 1.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Cartaventura: Caravans belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Cartaventura: Caravans are: Thomas Dupont. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Cartaventura: Caravans as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.