Colors of Paris
- Players
- 2-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 4 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 60 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 10+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.2 / 5
- Year
- 2019
About the game
Colors of Paris puts you in the shoes of a painter competing in the Bateau Lavoir workshop challenge in Montmartre, hoping to make a name for yourself alongside legends like Cezanne and Monet. You'll manage paint tubes and mixtures, plan your time carefully, and create works of art while anticipating your rivals' moves. With worker placement, drafting, and a rotating set of available actions, the game rewards careful sequencing and tech-tree progression as you build your reputation as a painter. It's a mid-weight Eurogame themed around the art world of belle epoque Paris.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's team finds Colors of Paris an interesting niche pick for its painting theme layered onto solid worker-placement and set-collection mechanics. The rotating action set and turn-order tension keep the game from feeling too solitaire-ish. It doesn't stand out dramatically from other mid-weight Euros mechanically, but the theme and component design give it charm. A good option for groups who enjoy tech-track and resource-management style games with a fresh coat of theme.
What we like
- Charming art-world theme layered onto solid Euro mechanics.
- Worker placement and tech-track progression reward planning.
- Rotating action set keeps turn order tension interesting.
- Accessible complexity for a mid-weight strategy game.
Keep in mind
- Mechanically similar to many other worker-placement Euros.
- Thin categorization suggests it hasn't built a strong following.
- May feel dry to players wanting more direct interaction.
Who it's for
Best for Eurogame fans aged 10+ who enjoy worker placement and set collection, ideal for 2-4 players in a strategy-focused game night.
