In Maps of Misterra, you play as explorers discovering a mystical and unknown island. Your goal: Explore the island, complete your personal and hidden objectives while proposing a correct cartography of the island to earn maximum points. To set up, place a central board representing the island on the table, and give each player a personal map they will use to transcribe their discoveries. Each turn, players choose two actions among these: - Move their explorer pawn on the central board. - Discover new terrains close to your explorer pawn, choosing from four randomly drawn tiles. - Claim control of areas. A type of terrain on the central island must be explored twice before being validated. Thus, the unvalidated terrain types can change — "You thought you saw grass? You were mistaken." — and then your personal map will no longer match the central board. You have to find the ideal balance between your personal objectives, and a correct cartography of the island.