Colonies(2012)
Games like Colonies
Looking for games like Colonies? It rewards players who think several moves deep through tight, interlocking systems. This page rounds up 12 of the closest alternatives, scored on mechanical overlap with the original (45%), complexity match (35%), and player-count fit (20%), then weighted by BoardGameGeek community ratings so every pick is one players genuinely rate. The strongest matches come first; the further down you go, the more a game trades exact overlap for a fresh take on the same core appeal.
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Article 27: The UN Security Council Game(2012)
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Fief: France(2021)
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Shafausa(2012)
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Planet B(2022)
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The Sword and the Stars(1981)
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