Mapmaker: The Gerrymandering Game
Lafair Family Games, Go! Games · Board game · 2019
1–4 · best 2
Solo
30–45 min
Weight 1.7/5
6.4
rating
Ludopedia
6.6
rating
BGG
6.4
rating
Ludopedia
6.6
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
Abstract strategy fans and politicos will love this. Chess disguised as an election!
Highlights
- Addictive like a spatial puzzle
- Fresh political theme done right
- Quick and intense matches
- Great for sparking debates
Keep in mind
- May frustrate non-abstract gamers
- Direct interaction is mostly conflict
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About the game
What you do in a play session
In Mapmaker: The Gerrymandering Game, you become a political cartography master, redrawing districts to secure your party's victory. With red elephants, blue donkeys, yellow porcupines, or green leaves, your goal is to manipulate borders to dominate the board. Each turn, you place four fences to enclose districts — whoever has the most voters inside claims the area. It's pure spatial strategy: you must 'pack' opposing voters into few districts and 'crack' your own to maximize advantages. Get ready to create hilariously twisted yet efficient maps! Quick to learn (30-45 min) but packed with twists, it's a hands-on lesson in how politics can be a dirty game... literally. Pro tip: swing counties decide ties!
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
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Families
Publisher
Lafair Family Games, Go! Games
Designer
Becca Lafair, Joshua Lafair, Louis Lafair
Artist
Julia Semionova
Community
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75want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Does it work well at 2 players?
Yes! It becomes a tight brain duel, almost like a classic abstract board game.
Do you need politics knowledge to play?
Not at all. The theme is just a backdrop for pure spatial strategy.
What's the minimum recommended age?
12+ for strategic depth, but younger teens might enjoy it if they play chess or abstracts.
Is there randomness?
None, except player order. It's 100% strategy and anticipation.
Good for family play?
If your family enjoys brainy games, yes! But expect healthy 'political fights'...
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