Board game Ogry Games Kartografowie: Lodowe Pustkowia — strategy map-drawing game

Kartografowie: Lodowe Pustkowia — strategy map-drawing game from Ogry Games is a roll-and-write style board game in which players draw terrain shapes, connect routes and complete regions on a personal map sheet. Each round offers new terrain tiles and scoring conditions; players plan placements of polyomino-like shapes to maximize points while adapting to evolving objectives. The game emphasizes spatial reasoning, route planning and tactical use of limited space for repeatable scenarios and variable scoring.

Advantages

The game combines simple drawing mechanics with strategic depth: straightforward rules enable quick setup and play while the tile-drawing variability and scoring objectives create meaningful decision-making across sessions. Components and map sheets support simultaneous play, reducing downtime and maintaining engagement for groups. The format is compact and portable, making it suitable for home play, game nights and travel.

Suitable for

• Competitive tabletop sessions with 1–100+ players in social or organized events
• Families and friends looking for a strategic yet accessible game
• Players who enjoy roll-and-write, map-drawing and puzzle-style placement
• Short to medium-length game nights where replayability is desired

Key specifications

• Game type: strategy map-drawing / roll-and-write mechanics
• Player interaction: indirect, simultaneous play on individual map sheets
• Gameplay focus: terrain placement, route planning and region completion
• Replayability: variable scoring conditions and randomized terrain tiles
• Physical format: boxed tabletop game with printed map sheets and terrain tokens

How to use

Unpack the box and distribute a map sheet and writing implement to each player. Reveal terrain tiles or roll to determine available shapes each round and follow the round scoring conditions printed on the current card. Players draw the chosen shapes on their personal map, connect routes and fill regions according to the rules, aiming to meet scoring objectives while managing available space. After a predetermined number of rounds, calculate scores using the scoring criteria and determine the winner.

Usage recommendations

Use erasable pens on the included sheets or protect sheets with plastic covers to preserve components. For organized events or larger groups, prepare additional map sheets and extra pens; play several short heats to compare results. Adjust table space so each player has clear room for a map sheet and reference materials.