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Rules assistance for Cartographers: Map Pack Collection 2
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–75 players
- 30–45 min
- 10+
Rules assistant for Cartographers: Map Pack Collection 2
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Cartographers: Map Pack Collection 2 is an expansion for Cartographers released in 2024 for 1–75 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 Paper-and-Pencil, Grid Coverage, and Line Drawing.
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About the game
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 (4: Frozen Expanse, 5: Ketrha's Steppe, and 6: Hornhelm) were previously sold separately in their own packaging but are now combined into a single boxed collection. Frozen Expanse includes 75 double-sided new map sheets featuring pre-scouted spaces and a frozen lake, two new ambush cards, and one new hero card. Players must plan carefully while adhering to new terrain placement requirements and can earn a large bonus for surrounding a lake. Kethra's Steppe includes 75 double-sided new map sheets featuring twin mountain spires and their beacon ranges and 3 new scoring cards, specifically for use with this map pack. Players light beacons by surrounding them and score points based on a 5th type of scoring card introduced in this map pack. Hornhelm includes 150 double-sided new map sheets featuring a market to purchase items and 6 merchant cards, a new card type specifically for use with this map pack. Players receive two sheets - one on the map side (front) and one on the market side (back) - and purchase items for ongoing effects and reputation stars at the end of the game.
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Publishers
- Intrafin Games
Questions and answers
Cartographers: Map Pack Collection 2 supports 1–75 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 2 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 2 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 2 belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Territory Building, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Paper-and-Pencil, Grid Coverage, and Line Drawing. 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 2 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 2 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.