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Colossus
2022
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- 1 player
- 15–30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.9/5
For 1 player
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Colossus is a board game released in 2022 for 1 player, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Ÿøssef Fårhi and its main mechanics are Deck Construction.
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About the game
Colossus is a solo card game that takes less than 20 minutes to play. You play as the warrior Nethopha and your objective is to defeat the colossus Og. Play your Action cards by superimposing them in the play area, respecting these two rules: Each card must be played vertically and upright. Each card you place must cover exactly two squares (two medallions) of a card already present in the playing area. Following this, the visible medallions are your stats. Compare your stats to the stats of the Colossus card in play, and see if you have enough visible medallions to weaken Og, grapple Og (so you don't fall), unlock powerful cards, and/or scale Og. Reach the top of the Colossus and give it the final blow to annihilate it. —description from the publisher Colossus est un jeu de cartes solitaire qui se joue en moins de 20 minutes. Vous incarnez le guerrier Néthopha et votre objectif est de vaincre le colosse Og. Jouez vos cartes Actions en les superposant dans la zone de jeu en respectant ces deux règles : Chaque carte doit être jouée verticalement et à l’endroit. Chaque carte que vous posez doit recouvrir exactement deux cases (deux médaillons) d’une carte déjà présente dans la zone de jeu. À la suite de cela, les médaillons visibles constituent vos statistiques. Comparez vos statistiques aux statistiques de la carte Colosse qui est en jeu, et vérifiez si vous avez suffisamment de médaillons visibles pour affaiblir Og, vous agrippez à Og (afin de ne pas tomber), débloquer des cartes puissantes et/ou escalader Og. Atteignez le sommet du Colosse et donnez-lui le coup final pour l’anéantir. —description from the publisher (French)
Questions and answers
Colossus supports 1 player according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Colossus is 15–30 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 Colossus 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.
Colossus has a complexity rating of 1.9 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.
Colossus belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Deck Construction. 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 Colossus are: Ÿøssef Fårhi. 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 Colossus 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.