- BGG rank
- BGG #15,868
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Cartaventura: Versailles
2023
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- 1–6 players
- 60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.5/5
For 1 player
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Cartaventura: Versailles is a board game released in 2023 for 1–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Thomas Dupont and its main mechanics are Storytelling, Cooperative Game, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
About the game
1687: Versailles, France. You are Julie d'Aubigny. Your marriage is already arranged and everything is set: you will be a lady of the Court. Escape the shenanigans of Louis XIV's Versailles and all those who want to rule your fate to embrace a life full of love and adventure! Cartaventura is a collection of narrative card games with an immersive storyline and multiple endings! Players build their adventure using 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. Paris, France, 1687. Vous êtes Julie d'Aubigny, également connue sous le nom de Mademoiselle de Maupin. Vous avez grandi à la cour de Versailles. Vous y avez reçu la même éducation que les pages de la cour : les lettres, le dessin, la danse, mais également l'équitation et l'escrime. À tout juste seize ans, vous venez d'épouser Monsieur de Maupin. Un mariage arrangé par le comte d'Armagnac, l'employeur de votre père, mais également votre amant. Votre vie semble déjà écrite par les hommes de votre entourage. " Vous êtes une femme à présent, une femme ne se bat pas " vous dit-on. Fort heureusement, le monde ne s'arrête pas aux écuries du Roi. Vous rêvez d'amour et d'aventure. Quels seront vos choix ? Où vous mèneront-ils ? Quelle sera votre vie ?
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- Maldito Games
- Hachette Boardgames UK
- BLAM !
- Evrikus
- Blackrock Games
Questions and answers
Cartaventura: Versailles 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: Versailles is 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: Versailles 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: Versailles has a complexity rating of 1.5 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: Versailles belongs to these categories: Card Game and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Storytelling, Cooperative Game, and Solo / Solitaire 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: Versailles 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: Versailles 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.