Colt Express
2–6 players • 40 min • ages 10+ • Christophe Raimbault • 2014
- Designer
- Christophe Raimbault
- Publisher
- MINDOK · Ludonaute
- First published
- 2014
- Players
- 2–6 players
- Playing time
- 40 min
- Age
- 10+
How it plays
Colt Express plays 2–6 players, takes about 40 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 10 and up.
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Where it came from
Colt Express was designed by Christophe Raimbault and published in 2014, emerging during a period of significant growth in the European tabletop industry. The game was conceptualized to offer a fast-paced, accessible experience that captured the thematic intensity of a classic Wild West train robbery. It was intended to blend light-hearted strategy with a unique 3D visual component, allowing players to physically move their character tokens across a cardboard locomotive assembly.
The game is widely recognized for its distinctive aesthetic, which features intricate artwork by Jordi Valbuena. The design philosophy prioritized a tactile, immersive layout that stands out on the tabletop, effectively translating the chaos of a train heist into a turn-based programming game. Upon its release, it received significant critical acclaim, most notably winning the prestigious Spiel des Jahres award in 2015, which solidified its status as a modern staple in family-friendly board gaming.
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About Colt Express
Colt Express is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–6 players • 40 min • ages 10+ • Christophe Raimbault • 2014. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Colt Express?
Colt Express is a board game for 2–6 players, running about 40 minutes. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — the rulebook is the publisher's to distribute, and their own site is the authoritative source: http://www.ludonaute.fr/portfolio/colt-express
How many players is Colt Express for?
Colt Express is built for 2–6 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Colt Express take to play?
A game of Colt Express is listed at about 40 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Colt Express for?
Colt Express lists a minimum age of 10. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who designed Colt Express?
Colt Express was designed by Christophe Raimbault. It's published by MINDOK and Ludonaute. The catalog gives its publication year as 2014.
Has Colt Express won any awards?
Yes — the catalog entry for Colt Express lists As d'Or Jeu de l'Année, Spiel des Jahres, Gioco dell'Anno, Gouden Ludo and 1 more.
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