
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Beyond Humanity: Colonies – Upgrade pack 1
- 1–5 players
- 2020

2022
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Beyond Humanity: Colonies is a board game released in 2022 for 1–5 players, 60–180 minutes per game, and ages 16 and up. It was designed by Max Salamonowicz and Pawel 'Bloski' Suski and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Tile Placement, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
Beyond Humanity: Colonies is the hybrid board game you've been waiting for! Simple integration of technologies allows for complex gameplay that keeping the players of all skill levels focused on the game, not the math or the electronics. Capable of multi-player co-op or semi-coop and solo play, BH:C offers something for everyone! Those choosing to connect their play accounts online will be able to map their expanse through the galaxy with other players and participate in global community missions! Beyond Humanity: Colonies strives to bring a premium gaming experience that can be played endlessly with nearly limitless possibilities which bring new challenges to every game. Whether your goal is to create a new haven for humanity's survival, conquer a planet as the ruling president, or simply have a unique and incredible gaming experience, this is the game for you! What makes Beyond Humanity: Colonies unique? Beautiful miniatures with electronics. Buildings emit light through windows and skylights. Modules communicate with one another and with the companion app. Never before seen NFC playing cards mechanism. Just swipe your political decree cards above the central ARC building. This mechanism makes the gameplay fast but the depth of rules and dynamic conditions remains immense! Complicated algorithms simulate the thriving society of colonists. You don’t need to count anything. Just focus on reading residents mood and the colony conditions, and make the proper decisions. It’s easy to learn but hard to master. We’ve programmed in a variety of scenarios and difficulties to match the gameplay you are comfortable with. The Simple scenario will be easy and approachable. But if you dare - try one of those hellish planets with minimal minerals to mine and lack the basic resources needed for humans. Almost endless replayability. Choose different scenario or campaign on one of 700,000 planets, choose one of nine managers and change your hidden goals - the variety of paths are nearly endless! We hate random. That’s why the math rules here! Mind boggling amounts of code, simulations, test games, and balancing have been already completed. We love math and can brag that the simulation is extremely accurate and feels organic! You should play the game, not the other way around. We have been focusing on the player's experience. Our gameplay is dynamic, with the story being created by the players. And with so many options for different parameters, you are always able to have a new adventure! The metagame connects all colonies. Have you ever seen a board game with real online multiplayer? You can influence other’ players colonies, trade with them and join forces as megacorps. Created and designed by Three-Headed Monster.
Beyond Humanity: Colonies supports 1–5 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 Beyond Humanity: Colonies is 60–180 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 Beyond Humanity: Colonies for ages 16 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.
Beyond Humanity: Colonies has a complexity rating of 3.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Beyond Humanity: Colonies belongs to these categories: Miniatures, Electronic, and City Building. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Tile Placement, and Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 Beyond Humanity: Colonies are: Max Salamonowicz and Pawel 'Bloski' Suski. 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 Beyond Humanity: Colonies 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.