Quick Answer
To use Cartographers Map Pack 6: Hornhelm, replace the standard map sheets with the double-sided Hornhelm sheets and add the six merchant cards to the deck. During each scoring round, players visit the market to purchase items that grant ongoing effects and reputation stars.
What Makes Hornhelm Different
Unlike previous map packs that only change terrain or scoring, Hornhelm introduces a market system. Each player uses two sheets: one side is the map, the other is the market. During scoring, you buy items that give you lasting benefits or reputation stars, adding a layer of economy to your map-building decisions.
Compatibility and Setup Notes
Hornhelm works with either Cartographers or Cartographers Heroes, so you can use it with the game you already own. The pack includes 150 double-sided sheets, giving you plenty of replay variety. When setting up, make sure each player has one sheet with the map side facing up and the market side available for reference.
Step-by-Step Guide to Playing Hornhelm
- Setup and Sheet Distribution: Give each player one Hornhelm sheet with the map side facing up and the market side facing down. Shuffle the six merchant cards into the main deck. Place the market reference cards where all players can see them. Check that every player has the correct sheet orientation before starting.
- Run the Market Phase: During each scoring round, reveal the top card of the deck. Each player may purchase one item from the market by paying the cost shown. Items grant ongoing effects or reputation stars for the rest of the game. Remember that you can only buy one item per scoring round; choose wisely based on your map strategy.
- Track Ongoing Effects: Place purchased item cards near your sheet to remind you of their effects. Some items give bonuses during future scoring, while others provide immediate reputation stars. Apply them at the correct time as indicated on the card. Keep item cards visible and sorted by type to avoid missing their effects during scoring.
- Score and Reset: After scoring, return all merchant cards to the deck and shuffle. Players keep their purchased items for the rest of the game. Continue playing until the final scoring round is complete. Reshuffle the deck thoroughly to ensure merchant cards appear evenly throughout the game.
Product Facts
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Cartographers: Map Pack 6, Hornhelm: Cartographers: Map Pack 6, Hornhelm includes 150 double-sided map sheets and 6 merchant cards, a new card type specifically for use with this map pack. The merchant cards are essential for the market phase, so make sure they are shuffled into the deck before starting.
Cartographers: Map Pack 6, Hornhelm