Map Masters

Captain Games SRL · Board game · 2025
6.3 Ludopedia 6.9 BGG 1–5 · best 4 Solo 30–60 min Weight 2.3/5
Buy · from US$ 33.59
6.3 rating Ludopedia
6.9 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy the thrill of building your own path through treasure-filled dungeons, Map Masters might be your new obsession! It shines both in solo runs and in team collaboration.

Highlights
  • Clever route building
  • Dynamic deckbuilding
  • Varied modes
  • High replayability
Keep in mind
  • Moderate complexity
  • Learning curve
  • Strategy dependent
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready to crawl dungeons in Map Masters, a card game that puts you in the shoes of an adventurer seeking legendary treasures! With each card played, you build your path through dark rooms, tracing routes and connecting discoveries. Whether in solo, cooperative, or competitive mode, Map Masters offers unique challenges for every taste.

In the competitive (Versus) mode, each player builds their own dungeon with cards and then charts their path to collect as many discoveries as possible that match the round's objectives. Points are earned by discoveries aligned with the primary and secondary objectives. Additionally, you can use coins to boost your deck by purchasing new cards and tokens from the Market, and optimize your choices with special abilities encountered along the way.

In the cooperative mode, the group unites to manage a band of adventurers and complete missions together. Communication and strategy are key! After setting up the scenario and the market, players explore the dungeon, placing cards and tracing paths to connect objectives. Success depends on collaboration to overcome each challenge and achieve victory as a team. With a modular board and varied scenarios, each game promises to be a new adventure, where every decision counts!

Map Masters is ideal for those who enjoy deck-building and route-building games, with a touch of puzzle and exploration. It adapts well for quick matches or longer sessions, depending on the chosen mode, and replayability is guaranteed by the variety of maps and scenarios.

Rules videos

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2 videos

Best player count

BGG community vote

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

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Game details

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Publisher Captain Games SRL
Designer Cédrick Caumont, Ian Sebastian Bach
Artist Adrien Journel

Community

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774owners
434wishlist
49want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Which type of player is Map Masters best suited for?
It appeals to those who enjoy card games with deck-building and route-building mechanics, as well as players who like cooperative or competitive challenges with a dungeon-crawling theme.
What is the average game duration?
Games typically last between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on the chosen game mode and the number of players.
Is it a difficult game to learn?
The BGG weight is 2.33 out of 5, indicating moderate complexity. Deck construction and route management might require a few plays to master, but the basic rules are accessible.
Does it require a lot of components to play?
The game involves cards, tokens, and a modular board, but it's not overly complex in terms of physical components. Setup is reasonable for this type of game.
Can I play it solo?
Yes! Map Masters offers a robust solo mode, in addition to cooperative modes for 1-5 players and competitive modes for 2-5 players.
Does the experience change significantly between modes?
Quite a bit! The cooperative mode focuses on collaboration to complete missions, while the competitive mode involves building your own dungeon and competing for points. Each offers a distinct challenge.

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