Cartaventura: Vinland

BLAM !, Albi, Blackrock Games · Board game · 2021
Ludopedia 6.2 BGG 1–6 · best 1 Solo 45 min Weight 1.1/5
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RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy a good story and love exploring different paths, *Cartaventura: Vinland* is a treat! It's a super accessible cooperative game, perfect for anyone who wants an immersive narrative experience without complication. The Cartaventura series shines for its ability to transport you to the past and make you feel part of the adventure, with decisions that truly matter and multiple endings to discover.

Highlights
  • Engaging narrative
  • Easy to learn
  • Multiple endings
  • Cooperative experience
  • Time travel
Keep in mind
  • Replayability focused on story
  • Language dependency
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Embark on an epic journey across icy seas with *Cartaventura: Vinland*, a cooperative adventure that puts you in the shoes of a Viking explorer, following in Erik the Red's footsteps in the year 1000. Get ready to brave the New World and discover if you can find the legendary Vinland! This immersive card game, designed for 1 to 6 players, invites you to make crucial decisions at every crossroads of the story. With each card flipped, the narrative unfolds, revealing new locations to explore and challenges to overcome. The objective is clear: guide your team through different paths to one of five possible endings of the adventure. The gameplay is super accessible, with an integrated tutorial that teaches you the mechanics as you delve into the story. Map cards form the central scenery, while action cards around them offer the choices you and your group must make. Watch out for urgent cards, which can change everything in a blink, and collect object cards that will be valuable throughout the journey. *Cartaventura: Vinland* is a narrative experience that can be replayed multiple times. Each new attempt allows you to explore different branches of the story, make distinct decisions, and uncover all the secrets and outcomes the game has to offer. Will you prove your father's innocence? Command your colony in Greenland or venture westward? And most importantly: will you remain faithful to the Norse gods?

Best player count

BGG community vote

1–6 players
1 BEST
2 REC
3 OK
4 OK
5 OK
6 OK

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

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Islands: Greenland (Denmark) Mechanism: Campaign Games Misc: Limited Replayability Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Series: Cartaventura (BLAM !) Theme: Vikings
Publisher BLAM !, Albi, Blackrock Games, Evrikus, Geronimo Games, KOSMOS, Maldito Games, MTS Games, Muduko, Playagame Edizioni, Rawstone, Thames & Kosmos
Designer Thomas Dupont
Artist Guillaume Bernon, Jeanne Landart

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177wishlist
29want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
How many players can play Cartaventura: Vinland?
The game is designed for 1 to 6 players, making it versatile for solo or group play.
What is the average playtime for a game?
A game of Cartaventura: Vinland typically lasts between 45 and 45 minutes, ideal for a quick and engaging session.
Is it a complex game for beginners?
No, it's considered a light game (BGG weight 1.14/5). It features an integrated tutorial that guides you through the rules as you play, making it very beginner-friendly.
Does the game have replayability?
Yes! Although it's a narrative experience, it offers multiple paths and five different endings. You can replay it to explore all the story branches and discover new outcomes.
Do I need prior knowledge about Vikings to play?
Not at all! The game immerses you in the story of Erik the Red and the Vikings in a fun and accessible way, without requiring you to be a historian.
What are the main components of the game?
The game is primarily composed of cards: map cards to build the scenery, action cards to make choices, urgent cards for unexpected events, and object cards to aid in your journey.

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