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Colonization

Colonization

(Web published) · 2001
2–430 min0+ yrs4.0 BGG4Kids
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How do you play Colonization?

A game for the piecepack. As an interstellar explorer your mission is to colonize more planets then the other species before you run out of time. Using the tiles from the piecepack set as suns and planets, players take turns attempting to colonize planets.

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A game for the piecepack.

As an interstellar explorer your mission is to colonize more planets then the other species before you run out of time.

Using the tiles from the piecepack set as suns and planets, players take turns attempting to colonize planets. Each turn, players can perform one of the following actions: Draw and place a planet, Colonize a planet, Roll die and move ship, Play a coin and move ship, or Restore power reserves.

The game ends when a player has no more coins left. At this point all other players are allowed one last move. Scores are tallied and the highest scoring player wins.

🔬 game anatomy
BGG rating4.0 / 10
Vibe
Kids
Play time
30 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
0+ yrs

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Q3How do you play Colonization?
Colonization is a civilization game, for 2–4 players, taking ~30 minutes, featuring modular board. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Colonization — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Colonization support?
Colonization is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Colonization take?
A game of Colonization takes about 30 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Colonization for?
Colonization is recommended from age 0.
Mechanics & categories
Tile placement →Civilization →Exploration →Science Fiction →

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