
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,205
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Big Sur
- 2–4 players
- 15–30 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2025

2024
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Color Field is a board game released in 2024 for 2–4 players, 20–45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Mondo Davis and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Tile Placement, and Map Deformation.
It’s time to paint your masterpiece! Choose paint tiles to add to your canvas as you compose three beautiful abstract paintings in this game for 2 to 4 players. Match colors on the tiles to score points as you create these stunning works of art. In Color Field, players take the role of an abstract painter and try to create three works of art. Players draw and place tiles on their canvases, and score VP for matching colored sides with other tiles or with the canvas edge. The player with the most VP at the end of the game is the winner. Players can also acquire Tools that allow them to enhance their gameplay abilities. Make something beautiful in Color Field. Color Field is a game to 2-4 players that typically plays in around 30 minutes. —description from the designer
Color Field supports 2–4 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 Color Field is 20–45 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 Color Field for ages 10 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.
Color Field has a complexity rating of 1.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Color Field belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Tile Placement, and Map Deformation. 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 Color Field are: Mondo Davis. 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 Color Field 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.