Columbus

Mál og menning · 1991

2–645 min10+ yrs2.1/5 complexity5.8 BGG#20.190 BGG420Family

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How do you play Columbus?

Rare but interesting game from Kramer where players attempt to be the first to sail to America and then back home to Europe. Each turn a player places tiles that dictate sailing conditions, then move their ship across tiles.

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Not available new in shops

official art · Mál og menning

game anatomy

Complexity2.1 / 5

BGG rating5.8 / 10

Vibe

Family

Language dependence

No in-game text needed

🌐 plays without English

Play time

45 min

Players

2–6

Recommended age

10+ yrs

BGG rank

#20.190

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Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does Columbus cost?

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Q2Where can I buy Columbus cheapest?

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Q3How do you play Columbus?

Columbus is a exploration game, for 2–6 players, taking ~45 minutes, featuring hexagon grid. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Columbus — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.

Q4How many players does Columbus support?

Columbus is played by 2–6 players.

Q5How long does a game of Columbus take?

A game of Columbus takes about 45 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)

Q6What age is Columbus for?

Columbus is recommended from age 10.

Q7How complex is Columbus?

Columbus has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.1 out of 5.

Right now, none of the shops we track sells Columbus new.

Mechanics & categories

Tile placement →Exploration →Nautical →Racing →