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Mythicals
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Color Words
2025
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- 1–6 players
- 20 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.4/5
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Color Words is a board game released in 2025 for 1–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Alexis Allard and Joan Dufour and its main mechanics are Square Grid, Spelling, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
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About the game
Each round, 3 Letter cards are revealed on 3 coloured tiles as well as 1 Bonus card. Each player must then write down one word on their own grid, trying to score the most points. Each of the 3 letters written scores 1 point (you can use – and score – the same letter multiple times!). Each of the 3 letters written in a space of the matching color scores 2 points. Additionnally, you get the bonus for the round if you complete it (for example, ending the word on a space of a given color). But beware: the more the game goes, the busier your grid gets! At the end of the game, you get bonus points if your grid is the one with the fewest empty spaces… —description from the publisher
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- Rebel Sp. z o.o.
- MINDOK
- moses. Verlag GmbH
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Questions and answers
Color Words supports 1–6 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 Words is 20 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 Words 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 Words 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 Words belongs to these categories: Word Game. Its main mechanics are Square Grid, Spelling, 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 Color Words are: Alexis Allard and Joan Dufour. 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 Words 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.