2011 · Political

Colonial: Europe's Empires Overseas

Players take the roles of European rulers from the Renaissance to the Industrial Revolution, sending ministers to explore, found missions, conduct science, and trade in overseas territories. Actions include recruiting and assigning character-driven cards, rolling conventional and custom dice, exploiting commodities on an industrial scale, and transporting goods for sale in Europe or the colonies. Players manage resources, diplomacy, and strategic placement while balancing luck from dice rolls to increase national prestige above rival powers.

groupPlayers

2–6 best 5

schedulePlaying time

120 min

cakeAge

14+

psychologyComplexity

3.5 / 5