Colonial: Europe's Empires Overseas

Colonial: Europe's Empires Overseas

  • Players: 2–6 players
  • Play time: 120 min
  • BGG rating: 7.1

About Colonial: Europe's Empires Overseas

Colonial: Europe's Empires Overseas is a board game about colonial times, from the Renaissance to the Industrial Revolution. In Colonial players are the rulers of mighty European states and send their ministers to explore the earth, establish missions, ascertain scientific supremacy, and trade in exotic goods. These commodities will have to be exploited on an industrial scale and resold in Europe or in the colonies. Set against an epic historical backdrop and using a branded Character Card-driven system, conventional dice and custom dice, this fast-paced board game requires careful management, knowledge, diplomacy and a degree of luck to lead to victory in the race for prestige.

Released
2011
Designers
Maxence Dumontet, Patrice Gasser, Christophe Pont
Age
14+
Best with
5 players (BGG community)

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Colonial: Europe's Empires Overseas FAQ

How many players can play Colonial: Europe's Empires Overseas?

Colonial: Europe's Empires Overseas plays with 2–6 players.

What is the best player count for Colonial: Europe's Empires Overseas?

BoardGameGeek community voters say Colonial: Europe's Empires Overseas is best with 5 players (38 votes).

How long does Colonial: Europe's Empires Overseas take to play?

A game of Colonial: Europe's Empires Overseas takes 120 min.

What age is Colonial: Europe's Empires Overseas for?

The recommended minimum age for Colonial: Europe's Empires Overseas is 14+.

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