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Calico

Players

1-4

Time

30-45

Age

10+

Weight

2.18

Rating

7.55

Fit

Teach 2.3

Teaching signal

Replay 3.9

High replayability

Interaction 3.8

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.5

More strategic control

Table feel

Moderate level of direct and strategic confrontation with high interaction frequency, but limited emphasis on cooperation.

Replay value

Calico has a high replayability score due to its strong variability in gameplay, strategic depth, and adaptability to different player counts. The game offers different experiences each time it is played, with multiple paths to victory and variable setups. The presence of expansions adds new content and gameplay elements, further enhancing the replay value. Players have room to improve their strategy over time, discovering new tactics and strategies. The game scales well with different numbers of players, maintaining its appeal and balance. While it may take some time to learn, the depth it offers makes it worth the effort.

Luck profile

Calico has a moderate influence of luck. Random elements like card draws and tile placement can have a notable impact on the game outcome. However, players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game relies on a balanced mix of luck and strategy, with player decisions playing a significant role in determining the outcome.

Overview

Calico is a puzzly tile-laying game of quilts and cats. In Calico, players compete to sew the coziest quilt as they collect and place patches of different colors and patterns. Each quilt has a particular pattern that must be followed, and players are also trying to create color and pattern combinations that are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also able to attract the cuddliest cats! Turns are simple. Select a single patch tile from your hand and sew it into your quilt, then draw another patch into your hand from the three available. If you are able to create a color group, you may sew a button onto your quilt. If you are able to create a pattern combination that is attractive to any of the cats, it will come over and curl up on your quilt! At the end of the game, you score points for buttons, cats, and how well you were able to complete your unique quilt pattern. —description from the publisher

Category

2
Animals Puzzle

Mechanism

5
Enclosure End Game Bonuses Grid Coverage Hexagon Grid Open Drafting

Family

5
Animals: Cats Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Digital Implementations: Tabletopia Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Theme: Sewing / Knitting / Cloth-Making

Type

2
Abstract Family

Media

Calico cover image

Calico cover image

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Credits

Designers

1
Kevin Russ

Artists

1
Beth Sobel

Publishers

2
Alderac Entertainment Group Flatout Games

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