Competitive Strategy Family Roll & Write

Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale (2019)

(2019)

Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale is a flip-and-write game set in the Roll Player universe. Players assume the role of cartographers tasked by Queen Gimnax to map northern lands. They draw various terrain shapes onto personal map sheets based on revealed cards, strategically filling them while contending with monster ambushes. The goal is to earn the most reputation stars by meeting the Queen's seasonal edicts, making it a challenging and puzzly strategy game.

LengthShort (30-60 mins)

Complexity

Light

The Verdict

based on 3 reviews

Positive 0%

Engaging spatial puzzle and thoughtful gameplay that keeps things interesting.

High replayability due to variable scoring conditions, different map layouts, and diverse exploration cards.

Accessible and easy-to-learn rules that still offer strategic depth for all levels of board gamers.

Unique player interaction through "ambush" cards in multiplayer, allowing opponents to place monsters on each other's maps.

A satisfying solo mode that provides clear feedback on performance and maintains engaging gameplay.

The game can feel luck-driven at times, as success can depend on favorable card draws.

Ambush cards in solo play are less impactful and can make the solo experience feel less challenging compared to multiplayer.

Maps can become messy and difficult to decipher at the end of the game, especially for players with less drawing skill.

Scoring can sometimes feel swingy, potentially leading to varied outcomes.

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Board Game QuestArticle

Board Game Quest found Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale to be an excellent and engaging addition to the roll-and-write genre, easily ranking among their favorite games in the category due to its scalability and surprisingly deep gameplay.

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Board Game QuestArticle

Oct 31, 2019

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Bumbling Through Dungeons, MARK WILSONArticle

Bumbling Through Dungeons considers Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale a favorite roll-and-write game, appreciating its clever design and the inclusion of direct player interaction.

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Bumbling Through Dungeons, MARK WILSONArticle

Feb 4, 2020

Bumbling Through Dungeons considers Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale a favorite roll-and-write game, appreciating its clever design and the inclusion of direct player interaction.

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Geeks Under Grace, Andrew BorckArticle

The reviewer highly recommends Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale, praising its enhanced replayability compared to similar games, the dynamic strategic shifts introduced by different seasons, and its robust design that allows various scoring card combinations to work well.

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Geeks Under Grace, Andrew BorckArticle

Aug 14, 2020