
- BGG rank
- BGG #459
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Cartographers Heroes
- 1–100 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2021

Rules assistance for Der Kartograph & Die Kartographin: Ferne Expeditionen
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Der Kartograph & Die Kartographin: Ferne Expeditionen is an expansion for Cartographers released in 2022 for 1–100 players, 30 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.
This expansion contains three modules with new maps and 12 new cards. The players can use the modules together with both The Cartographer or Cartographers Heroes. In addition, 4 promo cards "Held*in" for the game Cartographers Heroes are included. 3 new modules: Frostweiten – Das Reich der Frostriesen Kethras Steppe – Rotzahn & Goldbauch Hornhelm – Der Markt im Ödland
Der Kartograph & Die Kartographin: Ferne Expeditionen 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 Der Kartograph & Die Kartographin: Ferne Expeditionen is 30 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 Der Kartograph & Die Kartographin: Ferne Expeditionen 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.
Der Kartograph & Die Kartographin: Ferne Expeditionen has a complexity rating of 2.2 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.
Der Kartograph & Die Kartographin: Ferne Expeditionen 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 Der Kartograph & Die Kartographin: Ferne Expeditionen 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 Der Kartograph & Die Kartographin: Ferne Expeditionen 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.