Cartagena
2–5 players • Leo Colovini • 2000
- Designer
- Leo Colovini
- First published
- 2000
- Players
- 2–5 players
How it plays
Cartagena plays 2–5 players.
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Where it came from
Cartagena was designed by Leo Colovini and published in 2000, drawing its thematic inspiration from the historical 1672 pirate escape from the fortress of Cartagena de Indias. The game was developed during a period of significant growth in the German-style board game movement, which prioritized elegant, accessible mechanics over direct conflict, leading Colovini to create a race-based movement system that utilizes hand management to navigate a modular path.
The game is renowned for its minimalist design, which strips away complex dice-rolling in favor of a unique card-play system where players move their pirates across a board by matching symbols. Upon its release, it was well-received by the gaming community for its quick playtime and depth, earning a nomination for the Spiel des Jahres in 2001 and solidifying its reputation as a modern classic in the gateway game category.
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About Cartagena
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How do you play Cartagena?
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How many players is Cartagena for?
Cartagena is built for 2–5 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
Who designed Cartagena?
Cartagena was designed by Leo Colovini. The catalog gives its publication year as 2000.
Has Cartagena won any awards?
Yes — the catalog entry for Cartagena lists Nederlandse Spellenprijs and As d'Or Jeu de Tactique.
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