The Colonists
2016Tim Puls
1 - 4 players
30 - 360 min
Very heavy weight: Rules-dense, long sessions
From BoardGameGeek
Description from the publisher: In The Colonists, a.k.a. Die Kolonisten, each player is a mayor of a village and must develop their environment to gain room for new farmers, craftsmen, and citizens. The main goal of the game is full employment, so players must create new jobs, educate the people, and build new houses to increase their population. But resources are limited, and their storage leads to problems that players must deal with, while also not forgetting to upgrade their buildings. Players select actions by moving their mayor on a central board. The Colonists is designed in different levels and scenarios, and even includes something akin to a tutorial, with the playing time varying between 30 minutes (for beginners) and 180 minutes (experts). The Colonists FAQ
Which video should I watch for The Colonists?
The Colonists has 3 videos from 3 creators: 2 playthroughs and 1 unboxing. They date from 2024 to September 2025.
If you like it, try Meadow, Adulthood, Adamastor or Timelancers, which share several of its mechanics.
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About The Colonists
From BoardGameGeek:
Description from the publisher: In The Colonists, a.k.a. Die Kolonisten, each player is a mayor of a village and must develop their environment to gain room for new farmers, craftsmen, and citizens. The main goal of the game is full employment, so players must create new jobs, educate the people, and build new houses to increase their population. But resources are limited, and their storage leads to problems that players must deal with, while also not forgetting to upgrade their buildings. Players select actions by moving their mayor on a central board. The Colonists is designed in different levels and scenarios, and even includes something akin to a tutorial, with the playing time varying between 30 minutes (for beginners) and 180 minutes (experts). The Colonists FAQ
Designer
Tim Puls
Artist
Klemens Franz
Publisher
Lookout Games
Categories
Civilization
Mechanics