Calico 2020
Designed by Kevin Russ, Shawn Stankewich
What it is
A light-to-medium abstract strategy, animals, puzzle game for 1-4 players (~30 min), built around enclosure, end game bonuses, grid coverage.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #271 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played abstract title.
Mechanics
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How to play Calico
Calico is a light-to-medium game (rated 2.2 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 1–4 players, runs about 30 minutes and is aimed at ages 10 and up. It's an Abstract Strategy, Animals and Puzzle game where the core of play revolves around Enclosure, End Game Bonuses and Grid Coverage. A light-to-medium abstract strategy, animals, puzzle game for 1-4 players (~30 min), built around enclosure, end game bonuses, grid coverage. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #271 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played abstract title.
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