Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale
1–100 players • 30 min • ages 10+ • Pegasus Spiele • 2019
- Publisher
- Pegasus Spiele · Mandoo Games · Igromag · Lautapelit.fi
- First published
- 2019
- Players
- 1–100 players
- Playing time
- 30 min
- Age
- 10+
How it plays
Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale plays 1–100 players, takes about 30 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 10 and up.
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Where it came from
Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale was designed by Jordy Adan and published by Thunderworks Games in 2019, later distributed by Pegasus Spiele. It originated as a flip-and-write spin-off set in the fantasy world of the publisher’s popular Roll Player series, tasked with filling the void of map-drawing strategy games at the time. The game was developed to capture the feeling of exploration and geography through a shared, grid-based puzzle experience that balances spatial placement with tactical scoring objectives.
The game features evocative illustration by Lucas Ribeiro, who utilized a clean, parchment-inspired aesthetic to ground the gameplay in a traditional fantasy cartography theme. Upon its release, it was well received for its accessible ruleset, high replayability through randomized scoring cards, and the inclusion of player interaction via ambush cards. It has since become a staple in the genre, recognized for successfully translating the aesthetic and lore of the Roll Player universe into a standalone, mechanically distinct format.
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About Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale
Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 1–100 players • 30 min • ages 10+ • Pegasus Spiele • 2019. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
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Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale is a board game for 1–100 players, running about 30 minutes. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — the rulebook is the publisher's to distribute, and their own site is the authoritative source: https://www.thunderworksgames.com/cartographers.html
How many players is Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale for?
Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale is built for 1–100 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale take to play?
A game of Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale is listed at about 30 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale for?
Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale lists a minimum age of 10. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who publishes Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale?
Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale is published by Pegasus Spiele, Mandoo Games, Igromag, Lautapelit.fi and 2 more. The catalog gives its publication year as 2019.
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