
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,677
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Divinity Derby
- 3–6 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2017

2008
Rules assistance for Gisborne: Die ersten Kartographen
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Gisborne: Die ersten Kartographen is a board game released in 2008 for 3–5 players, 40 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Carlo A. Rossi and its main mechanics are Area Movement and Action Queue.
Players play the part of a group of explorers who have landed on the eastern coast of New Zealand and must journey through the unknown country to the western shore. The landscape is revealed as the players make progress. Players are rewarded for spearheading discoveries, but also run the risk of hitting obstacles such as hungry wolves! Overall, this game is described by the designer as “a very well-themed family game with a fair amount of luck.”
Gisborne: Die ersten Kartographen supports 3–5 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 Gisborne: Die ersten Kartographen is 40 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 Gisborne: Die ersten Kartographen for ages 8 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.
Gisborne: Die ersten Kartographen has a complexity rating of 1.6 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.
Gisborne: Die ersten Kartographen belongs to these categories: Travel, Adventure, and Racing. Its main mechanics are Area Movement and Action Queue. 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 Gisborne: Die ersten Kartographen are: Carlo A. Rossi. 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 Gisborne: Die ersten Kartographen 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.