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The Colonists (2016)

1–4 players · 30–360 min · age 12+ · ★ 7.6 on BGG

Players
1–4
Play time
30–360 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium-heavy
BGG rating
7.6/10

Best for 1–4 players aged 12+ who like civilization games — medium-heavy complexity, plays in 30–360 min.

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About The Colonists

Build up your village in this epic, generation-spanning resource-management game.

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Civilization

Mechanics: Area Movement, Card Drafting, Hand Management, Modular Board, Tile Placement, Worker Placement · Designer: Tim Puls

Players: 1P · 2P · 3P · 4P

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The Colonists FAQ

How many players is The Colonists?
The Colonists plays with 1–4 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does The Colonists take to play?
A game of The Colonists takes 30–360 min, at medium-heavy complexity (4.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is The Colonists any good?
The Colonists rates 7.6/10 from 3,527 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a civilization game built around area movement, card drafting, hand management.