Colt Express: Bandits – Belle
Ludonaute · Board game · 2018
2–5 · best 3
30–60 min
Weight 2.0/5
Buy · from US$ 2.37
7.5
rating
Ludopedia
7.2
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS
If you already love Colt Express and want an extra challenge with a cooperative twist, Belle is an addition worth checking out!
Highlights
- Cooperative challenge against the game
- New tactics and strategies
- Maintains original fun
- Adds replayability
Keep in mind
- Requires base game
- Cooperation can be tricky
- Focus on jewels
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Get ready to spice up your Colt Express experience with this expansion! Fans of the base game will love the arrival of Belle, a bandit who means business and adds a cooperative (but not entirely!) challenge. Now, you're not just playing against each other, but also against Belle herself, controlled by the game. She has a clear objective: to gather as many jewels as possible, and if she succeeds, everyone loses! To achieve this, she has two tricks up her sleeve: 'Theft,' which allows her to snatch jewels from anyone nearby, and 'Charm,' which draws everyone closer to her. The trick is that you all need to work together to stop Belle, but without forgetting that, in the end, only one bandit will walk away richer. This expansion adds a layer of strategy where cooperation is key, but individual competition still runs wild. It's a great addition for those who want more action and an extra challenge in the Colt Express universe, especially if you enjoy the idea of a game-controlled 'enemy' to test your skills against.
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Best player count
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2
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3
BEST
4
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5
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Publisher
Ludonaute
Designer
Christophe Raimbault
Artist
Jordi Valbuena
Community
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83wishlist
19want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Do I need the base game Colt Express to play with this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! Belle is an expansion, so it adds new rules and components to the main game. You can't play without the base Colt Express.
How many players can enjoy this expansion?
The expansion, like the base game, is for 2 to 5 players. The dynamic changes a bit depending on the number of bandits at the table, but Belle is always there to cause trouble!
Does Belle make the game harder?
It adds a different kind of challenge! You need to balance the competition between players with the need to stop Belle. If she wins, everyone loses, so cooperation is important, but don't lose sight of your individual goal.
Does this expansion change the rules of Colt Express significantly?
It introduces Belle as a 'bot' with her own objectives and actions, plus a greater focus on jewels. The core mechanics of action programming and train movement remain, but with this new layer of challenge against the game.
Is the experience of playing against Belle similar to playing against other players?
It's different! Playing against Belle requires more cooperation and joint planning to avoid collective defeat. Competition between players still exists, but now you have a common 'enemy' to deal with.
What is the average playtime with this expansion?
Generally, the playtime remains similar to the base game, between 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the players' familiarity with the rules and strategy.
