- BGG rank
- BGG #459
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Cartographers Heroes
- 1–100 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2021
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Rules assistance for Cartographers: Map Pack Collection
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–100 players
- 30–45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Cartographers: Map Pack Collection
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Cartographers: Map Pack Collection is an expansion for Cartographers released in 2021 for 1–100 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Jordy Adan and John Brieger and its main mechanics are End Game Bonuses, Paper-and-Pencil, and Grid Coverage.
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About the game
Explore new realms to chart their secrets and become the greatest cartographer in the kingdom! Cartographers: Map Pack Collection includes three maps featuring thematic twists and gameplay additions to expand your game of Cartographers or Cartographers Heroes. The three maps (1: Nebblis, 2: Affril, and 3: Undercity) were previously sold separately in their own packaging but are now combined into a single boxed collection. Nebblis includes 75 double-sided map sheets featuring a volcano space and 3 volcano cards, which are shuffled into the Explore deck. When volcano cards are revealed, players draw destroyed spaces on their map sheets recording the damage the volcano is inflicting on the land. Affril includes 75 double-sided map sheets featuring six islands and 3 new scoring cards, specifically for use with this map pack. Players pick two starting islands and may only draw on those islands to start with, before spending coins to branch out to other islands as the game progresses. Undercity includes 75 double-sided map sheets featuring above ground and below ground regions and 3 new scoring cards, specifically for use with this map pack. Players must either draw shapes completely above ground or completely below ground, while also keeping all shapes connected to one another. —description from the publisher
Designers
Publishers
- Pegasus Spiele
- Raven Distribution
- Intrafin Games
- Grok Games
- Thunderworks Games
Questions and answers
Cartographers: Map Pack Collection supports 1–100 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 Cartographers: Map Pack Collection is 30–45 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 Cartographers: Map Pack Collection 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.
Cartographers: Map Pack Collection has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Cartographers: Map Pack Collection belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Territory Building, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are End Game Bonuses, Paper-and-Pencil, and Grid Coverage. 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 Cartographers: Map Pack Collection are: Jordy Adan and John Brieger. 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 Cartographers: Map Pack Collection as an expansion for Cartographers. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Cartographers to use it. Check that your edition of Cartographers is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.