Cartographers - How To Play

In this video, we're going to learn how to play Cartographers! If you have any comments or questions, please do not hesitate to post them in the YouTube comments below.

Note: If you cannot fulfill a Ruins card using the shape shown on the card, you instead fill in a single square anywhere, of any type (you are not restricted to the types showing on the card that was just drawn).

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00:00 - Introduction
00:39 - The Setup
02:21 - Gameplay Overview
02:46 - The Explore Phase
03:17 - The Draw Phase
04:42 - Running Out of Space For A Shape
05:33 - Mountains
05:51 - Shapes With Coins
06:35 - The Check Phase
07:29 - Ambush Cards
08:28 - Ruins Cards
09:45 - Ending And Scoring A Season
11:03 - A Cluster
13:23 - Starting A New Season
14:01 - Ending The Game And Determining A Winner
14:27 - Solo Mode
14:33 - Conclusion

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[WatchItPlayed]

Rules Correction: If you cannot fulfill a Ruins card using the shape shown on the card, you instead fill in a single square anywhere, of any type (you are not restricted to the types showing on the card that was just drawn).

[YellowAvenger]

Ok. Its a 4-year old video, and I watched for the first time today. I just wanted to say that your presentation was very good. Thanks!

[GaelicwithJason]

That was a very clear, informative review. I feel like I know just how it plays now and your cheerfulness really made this a pleasant video to watch. Hats off to you, sir! I will be back for sure.

[drbasseri]

I was ready to casually ignore this, but ugh. Now im going to get it

[SirNichosis]

Alright, this game looks fantastic. Love the art of the cards, love the "Tetris"-ness of the drawing phase, and it seems like the type to have a whole lot of replay-ability with different shapes and scoring cards. Thanks for the great tutorial Rodney! and for making my list of games I need to get even longer...and

[ingridseelaender]

I love this game!! My top 1 roll/flip & write. I like its adherence to the theme, you're drawing a map!

[Bumberjoy]

This was a Christmas gift for my kids - 10 & 13! This video was so helpful! We are absolutely loving this game! I couldn’t believe my 10 year old (who has adhd and does not often sit for long with a game) was able to be a part of the whole game and was genuinely so excited and interested. The comments helped clear up some scoring questions we had - thanks!

[alasanof]

It's cute how there's both a Draw a Card phase and Draw a Picture phase

[michaelwallace]

Looks great fun! Only issue is I'd have to put a sticker over the 'Fall' season to say Autumn! :)

[TheCagedRaven]

This game is definitely going on my wish list. I love your videos, as you explain each game in a very calm voice, and in a pace that can be easily followed.

[peterreifenstein]

This looks like a lot of fun, the artwork is beautiful, thanks for the concise explanation! 👍👌

[dhanigar]

Always appreciate your videos. Thanks!

[TheSirPrecious]

Whenever I need to learn a board game I type "Title of Game Watch it Played". Your videos are always very clear, thank you! :)

[randomjohn]

As a professional geo-nerd, I think this is a must buy. Looks fun

[JackieFox]

Oh, so now we're adding a lid flip at the end of the game? Fancy!

[matthewbayley]

Genuinely I just learned the whole game in this one video, it covered everything. The fantastic Mr Smith...

[theevilmeeple]

Thanks for this. Clear and concise as always. I probably wouldn't have become so obsessed with board games if it weren't for watching your Carcassonne video when I was first dabbling in the hobby a few months ago. I have Cartographers arriving today and after watching this I'm really looking forward to playing!

[deanlowdon]

Thanks for the run through, cleared up a couple of issues we had after reading the rules.

[mattjack]

very well explained, very well presented and very easy to understand with Rodney's explenation. yes I am stating the obvious here because all of the videos are top quality but I felt the need to say it here. I appreciate your and your team's work Rodney. Those videos make my evenings gaming with friends much better. Thank you

[benleague]

This game is on its way to becoming a classic. We like that you can buy a pad of paper from them and get a whole new experience.