The Colonists

About this board game

The Colonists is a village-development game for 1–4 players, with a listed play time of 360 minutes and scenarios that can range from 30 minutes for beginners to 180 minutes for experts.

Each player takes the role of a village mayor. Your task is to develop the surrounding environment and make room for new farmers, craftsmen, and citizens. The central goal is full employment, so your village must provide new jobs while also educating its people and building houses to support population growth.

Resources are limited, creating difficult choices as your village expands. Their storage can lead to problems that must be addressed, and you must also remember to upgrade your buildings as development continues. Actions are selected by moving your mayor on a central board.

• Develop a village and its environment
• Create jobs and educate the population
• Build houses for new residents
• Manage limited resources and storage challenges
• Upgrade buildings as your settlement grows

The Colonists is designed with different levels and scenarios, making it suitable for varied play experiences. It also includes something akin to a tutorial, offering an introduction for beginners before they take on longer and more demanding sessions.

With its focus on employment, population, construction, resources, and carefully chosen actions, The Colonists presents a broad village-building experience for players who want to guide a settlement from development to a fully functioning community.