The Colonists

The Colonists is a complex and engaging game of resource management and worker placement. You play as a mayor of a village, developing your environment to gain space for new citizens, farmers, and craftsmen. The goal is full employment, meaning you need to create new jobs, educate your people, and build new houses to increase the population. But resources are limited, and storage can cause problems that need to be addressed.

The game is designed in different levels and scenarios, including a tutorial, and the playing time varies between 30 minutes for beginners and 180 minutes for experts. I've found that the game can be quite lengthy, especially if you play through all four eras. But even if you only play a single era, it's still a satisfying experience.

One of the things I like most about The Colonists is the variety of options it offers. There are many ways to create points, which makes the game both challenging and rewarding. However, this also means it can be quite mentally exhausting, especially if you're playing multiple games in a row. It's not a game you want to play for hours on end. I personally like to break it up into multiple sessions.

The game does have a bit of a learning curve, but once you get the hang of it, it's really quite enjoyable. The strategic choices you make can have a big impact on your success, and there's always something new to learn.

Overall, I would definitely recommend The Colonists to anyone who enjoys eurogames with a lot of depth and replayability. It's a great game for experienced gamers, but might be overwhelming for beginners. However, it does have a tutorial and is well-explained, so it's certainly worth checking out if you're interested in a complex and strategic experience.