Holi: Festival of Colors (2020)

About this game

In HOLI: Festival of Colors, players gather to celebrate the end of winter as they spread colorful powder on each other, dancing and celebrating new beginnings. Mechanisms & Features: Area Control - Colored powder tokens spread across the board and onto other players, covering the board in the pattern selected. 3-Tier Board - Players ascend to have their powder fall from above, giving up victory points for better control. Puzzle-like Action Selection - Color cards determine the pattern colored powder will fly in, giving players room to select the pattern that works best for them. Variable Scoring Condition - Each game can have slightly different scoring conditions, adding depth and replayability.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 4.
• Rules load. At 2.1/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 13 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.