- BGG rating
- 6.6
Coloretto Amazonas: Erweiterung
- 2 players
- 10 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2005
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,809
- BGG rating
- 5.8
Coloretto Amazonas
2005
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- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.2/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Coloretto Amazonas
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Coloretto Amazonas is a board game released in 2005 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Michael Schacht and its main mechanics are Set Collection.
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About the game
Here is a description of the game from Erwin Broens of Bordspel.com: A card game for 2-4 players. The players draw cards from a pile and try to collect sets of rare animals. You collect your cards in open rows, next to open "bonus cards". If you complete a row, the corresponding bonus card gives you extra victory points. It's also possible to use a card to annoy another player, by removing one of his animals. The player whose animal was taken away, receives a protection card, which temporarily protects against further attacks by his fellow players. Expanded By: Coloretto Amazonas: Erweiterung
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Coloretto Amazonas 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 Coloretto Amazonas 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 Coloretto Amazonas for ages 8 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.
Coloretto Amazonas has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Coloretto Amazonas belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Set Collection. 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 Coloretto Amazonas are: Michael Schacht. 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 Coloretto Amazonas 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.