
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,090
- BGG rating
- 8.4
Longstreet Attacks: The Second Day at Gettysburg
- 1–4 players
- 90–720 min
- Complexity 3.5/5
- 2018

2018
Rules assistance for Attack of the 50 Foot Colossi!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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Attack of the 50 Foot Colossi! is a board game released in 2018 for 1–2 players, 120–240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Hermann Luttmann and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
From the fabulous minds of Hermann Luttman and Colby Duerk, Attack of the 50 Foot Colossi is the much-awaited follow up to Invaders from Dimension X and Space Vermin from Beyond. Set in the same universe, Colossi is a tactical hex-and-counter wargame, which provides players with ore carriers full of solo fun and excitement. As the battle-hardened 124th Galactic Marine Raider Batallion, fight to save miners on a remote planet from colossal rock monsters. Attack of the 50 Foot Colossi includes: 58 Fearsome Unit Counters 30 Operational Markers Two Otherworldly 11” x 17” Maps One Two-Sided Player Aid Card 18 Full-Color Order of Action Cards One Full-Color Rulebook (Dice and Pickaxe Not Included)
Attack of the 50 Foot Colossi! supports 1–2 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Attack of the 50 Foot Colossi! is 120–240 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Attack of the 50 Foot Colossi! for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Attack of the 50 Foot Colossi! has a complexity rating of 2.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Attack of the 50 Foot Colossi! belongs to these categories: Wargame, Horror, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Attack of the 50 Foot Colossi! are: Hermann Luttmann. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Attack of the 50 Foot Colossi! as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.