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Cartographers is a sequencing game where you compete to draw the most effective map of a fantasy kingdom. You play by drawing Tetris-shaped terrain features onto your Map pad, making careful choices of what goes where to maximise points. It is a game of balance where you make placement choices in the present in the hope that they also work well when you meet them again in the future.
Unfortunately, Cartographers is not available on Android, Mac, PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox X|S or iOS. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:
Release Date: 01/01/2019
Skill Rating: 8+ year-olds
Players: 1-20
Genres: Roll-And-Write, Sequencing and Puzzle
Accessibility: 0 features documented (Tweet Developer )
Components: Cards and Pen and Pad
Developer: Thunderworks Gam (@ThunderworksGam)
Costs: Purchase cost
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If you like the sound of Cartographers but find it too complex or challenging, the games in this section offer a similar experience but with a lower Skill Rating.
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