Calico is Major Fun!

MAJOR FUN REVIEW

The Concept

Your calico quilt starts as a pile of simple fabric in colorful floral patterns. Patiently you cut, fold, and sew each piece into precise shapes and designs. Your goal? Create a cozy refuge, an irresistible napping platform for every cat in the house. Calico is a charming tile-laying game filled with beautiful strategy and art.

Players compete to create the best quilt. Will you focus on an overall design, embellish different areas with buttons, or attract a variety of fuzzy feline friends to help you score?

The Components

Calico is a beautiful game. Beth Sobel’s illustrations do a masterful job of drawing in even the most casual player for a closer look. The adorable orange tabby cat curled up on the cover of the box sets the tone for the game. The world of Calico is a peaceful warm place on a cold night.

From the 108 colorful hexagonal patch tiles you’ll use to create your quilt, to the whimsical button tokens and the five double-sided cat scoring tiles (with matching cat tokens), Calico employs cuteness to a degree that should almost be illegal.

Each player has a thick-ridged quilt board on which you will place your patch tiles. There are three spaces marked on the quilt board for your design goals. Each player has six design tiles, so three will be chosen and “sewn” onto your board before the game begins. Likewise, three cat scoring tiles will be selected at random for all players.

Mix up the patch tiles and place three face-up on the table. Then allow each player to draw a hand of two patch tiles and we’re ready to play!

The Mechanics