# Colony

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2016
- **BGG Rating**: 6.6
- **BGG Rank**: #3291
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 45-60 min
- **Weight**: 2.26 / 5
- **Designers**: N2, Ted Alspach, Toryo Hojo
- **Artists**: Ollin Timm, Ted Alspach
- **Publishers**: Bézier Games
- **Categories**: Card Game, Dice, Science Fiction
- **Mechanics**: Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Dice Rolling, Trading

## Verdict
If you enjoy games that use dice in a unique way and like building up your own engine, Colony might be your new favorite! It's a strategy game with a light feel and a sci-fi theme.Creative dice-as-resourcesBuilding varietyDynamic managementSatisfying engine buildingDice roll dependencyInitial learning curveLow direct interactionRECOMMENDED

## Description
In Colony, your mission is to transform a small settlement into a thriving colony, and the brilliant twist here is that dice are your resources! Each die face represents a different type of material, and some are more volatile than others, needing to be used immediately, while the more stable ones can be saved for later. With these dice in hand, you'll build and upgrade buildings that range from increasing your production to giving you a hand with resource manipulation and, of course, more victory points. The fun part is that each game uses a different set of seven buildings from 28 options, ensuring your colony never feels the same. This mechanic of using dice as resources creates a super dynamic resource management mini-game, where you need to think fast to optimize your dice usage and build your empire. It's a card and dice game with a sci-fi touch, perfect for those who enjoy watching their base grow and adapt each round.

## FAQ
### How many players can play Colony?
Colony is for 1 to 4 players, so you can play it solo or with a group.

### How long does a game of Colony take?
Generally, a game of Colony takes between 45 and 60 minutes, depending on the player count and familiarity with the rules.

### Is the game very complicated?
The weight on BoardGameGeek is 2.25, indicating moderate complexity. The basic rules are easy to grasp, but mastering the strategies takes a little time.

### Does Colony have a lot of player interaction?
The interaction is more indirect, focusing on who grabs the best dice or buildings first. Don't expect a direct confrontation game.

### Is it worth it for someone starting to play more complex board games?
Yes! Colony is a great entry point for mechanics like engine building and creative dice usage, without being overly heavy.

### Is the science fiction theme very prominent in the game?
The theme is present and adds good flavor, but the main focus is on the building and management mechanics. It's more of a 'background' theme than a central one.

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