Rio Grande Games Coloretto

I’ve had Coloretto for fifteen years and still play it today. It aged well and remains a solid set collection game. What I like: Easy to teach, quick to play, and still interesting after countless rounds. The color set collection is simple but creates small, tense choices that keep everyone engaged. It works with any group size and always feels balanced. What I don’t like: The luck of the draw can sting sometimes, and a few rounds can feel decided early. But it’s also part of its charm, since it’s fast enough that a new game resets the table mood. Still one of the few small box games I’ve kept, even after going deep into big box territory as a hobbyist.

It's a great game with a fixed length, which is how I like it. The box says for ages 13+ but my two are only 8 and it's perfect for them. I'm not claiming my kids are super smart or anything; just the opposite if anything. i.e. that it's not for ages 13+ but for normal intelligent 8 year olds...and the whole family

Coloretto is an awesome little card game that's all about matching cards of the same colour. Every players wants to match as many cards of the same colour in their score pile as they can. The more cards, the more points they receive, but watch out since too many different colours cause you to lose points. The game is best played with 3 or 4 people and it only takes a minute or two to explain the rules. While you can play with 2, it loses some of its magic and the, dare I say, tension that comes from deciding whether you want to stay in a round for the chance to go big or cut your losses and let the other players sort it out. The rounds play pretty quickly, and a full game can last under ten minutes. It's a great ice breaker to play with new people at the table or to warm up at the start of any game night with kids or other adults.

Grandioso diseño de las cartas, fácil de aprender y divertido de jugar en reuniones casuales. Buena calidad de impresión y de material, ha tenido uso constante por varios meses y las cartas siguen en muy buen estado.

As of this writing, I have three kids under the age of six. As a gamer Dad I love playing games with my kids, but most of the games I enjoy are over their heads. Sure, I could numb out to CandyLand or something equally inane, but why not try to find a game that is easy for them to play and yet deep enough to hold my attention? Enter Coloretto. This little gem was the inspiration for Zooloretto (of 2007 Spiel des Jahres fame), and plays like a simplified version of its award-winning big brother. Each round you have a very simple choice to either put a card out or take a row of one or more cards. But where it gets interesting is when you consider the results of your choice, especially when it comes to other players. If you make a particular row too lucrative your opponents may steal it from under your nose, but if you make it too unattractive you may end up getting stuck with it... It's simple enough (and the turns are fast enough) that my kids can play it without loosing interest, but engaging enough to keep me entertained as well. And as a game snob of sorts, that's saying something! THE BREAKDOWN Decisions: 4/5. It's not about complex choices, it's about considering the results of very simple choices, and that's what keeps this game interesting. It's especially intense when you play using the advanced scoring rules---it makes for a surprisingly challenging game! Artwork: 3/5. The cards are all basically the same illustrated chameleon with a different colored background. I would say that the artwork in this game does its job well, but does not go beyond that. Replayability: 4/5. Despite what I would have expected, this game stays fresh and playable despite many, many rounds. And of course, add in the advanced scoring option, and you get a game that is so different that it can hurt your brain a wee bit. Awesomeness: 4/5. It's not legendary by any means, but it's a solid little game that is well worth is $11 price tag. Bottom line: Coloretto's easy choices and simple rules make it almost the perfect kids' game, but it's smart enough to keep adults entertained as well. Geek Dads and Moms, give this one a shot and let us know what you think!