Cartographers

Name: Cartographers
Price: 3.99 USD
Rating: 3.97 (706 reviews)
Author: Brettspielwelt GmbH

Flip & Write game from the Roll Player universe. Expert Game of the Year nominee

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Cartographers is a tactical Flip & Write game set in the Roll Player universe where players map northern lands for Queen Gimnax. Strategically claim territories and outmaneuver the Dragul to increase your reputation. This Expert Game of the Year 2020 nominee offers immersive gameplay with three modes varying in randomness. Compete globally on weekly leaderboards, collect achievements, and become the kingdom's greatest cartographer. Enjoy a rich gaming experience blending strategy and fun, perfect for fans of solo or family board games.

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Version:

1.7.1 Last updated: 2024-07-09

Version code:

10701

Creation date:

2020-08-18

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
android.permission.INTERNET
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
com.android.vending.BILLING
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT

Size:

42.71MB

Price:

3.99

Email:

me*****@brettspielwelt.de

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2025-07-08

Ranking

# 304,506 ▼ 59

Other rankings

#24 in Game board (Paid) ▲ 13

User reviews

Cartographers Android app is praised for faithfully adapting the beloved board game into a digital format with intuitive controls and saved game states. However, multiple users highlight the lack of multiplayer or pass-and-play modes, bugs such as unregistered inputs and freezing screens, and various UI/UX shortcomings. Players also express frustration over scoring issues and the inability to use physical expansions without repurchasing. While enjoyable as a solo experience, the app requires improvements in multiplayer support, interface polish, and bug resolution to meet fan expectations fully.

Pros

Faithful digital adaptation of the physical Cartographers board game with intuitive controls and enjoyable gameplay.
The app saves game progress, allowing players to pause and resume easily.
Inclusion of challenges, high score tracking, and some expansions enhance gameplay variety.
Visual and audio design elements like animations, music, and sounds are well done.
Offers a single-player experience that mimics the board game with automated scoring and game mechanics.

Cons

No multiplayer mode or pass-and-play functionality, limiting play with others.
Bugs affecting gameplay such as unresponsive buttons, freezing descriptions, and scoring inaccuracies.
UI/UX issues including clunky interface, lack of zoom on cards, and no exit button requiring force close.
Lack of options to use expansions purchased in physical form without additional cost in the app.
Reputation and score calculations sometimes unclear or result in significant score loss, which frustrates players.

Recent reviews

I'm a huge fan of Cartographers but this implementation is so buggy as to be unplayable. Button presses are simply not recorded, or only a portion of a button is pressable. This is all the worse because this is the only digital implementation of the game I've seen where placing a land requires pressing each square separately.

Me*****, 2024-12-03

I love playing my hard copy of Cartographers and was hoping to be able to play it on my phone with my husband when he's away. From what I have tried, the app only allows you to play alone and not with anyone. The app also includes new score cards that aren't in the base game, which is cool but annoying you can't set it to the base game only when selecting the first play option. So whilst it adds a little, having the freedom to change the settings and making it basic would be appreciated.