Meet the
Micro-heroes of
Fermentation
Each COLÔNIA® character represents a real microorganism with unique characteristics that are essential for the production of fermented foods. Choose your favorite and discover their special abilities!
Meet the
characters
Bacillon
Strong and resilient, this character is an expert in forming spores to survive in adverse conditions. It is the protagonist in the production of natto, a traditional Japanese fermented soybean-based product.
Super Koji
A veritable enzyme bomb! This fungus is the hero of Asian fermented drinks such as soy sauce and sake. Its ability to produce enzymes makes it a master at transforming complex substrates.
moldy
Specializing in fine cheeses such as Brie and Gorgonzola, this filamentous fungus may seem lazy, but it is an excellent producer of antibiotics. Be careful: its rapid growth can contaminate neighboring territories!
SaccharoPower
The master of alcoholic fermentation! This yeast is the star of bread, wine and beer production. With its unique ability to thrive even in low-oxygen environments, SaccharoPower transforms sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide with incredible efficiency.
Vinegar
"Lovely for oxygen, this bacteria transforms alcohol into acetic acid. It is essential in the production of vinegar and kombucha, but it can be a real thorn in the side of the production of alcoholic beverages!
Galactic
The masters of acidification! Essential in the production of yogurts, cheeses and pickles, these bacteria transform sugars into lactic acid, creating unique flavors and preserving foods naturally.
How to play?
Embark on this
Microbiological adventure
COLÔNIA® combines strategy, luck and knowledge in an intuitive and engaging gameplay. Here’s everything you need to know to get started:
Be the first to form a colony! To do so, you will need to thrive in the environment, adapting to different conditions and competing with other players.
Modular board with 19 room pieces
Character cards with special abilities
Event cards that can change the course of the game
Food tasting for unique sensory experiences
Tokens representing fermenting bacteria and fungi
Developed with scientific rigor
Ideal for 2 to 6 players
30 minute matches
Recommended for young people and adults
Testimonials
What They Say About the Game
COLÔNIA® has delighted players, educators and experts. Check out some impressions of this unique learning and fun experience:
Prof. Guilherme Martin
Microbiologist
"A brilliant way to make microbiology accessible and fun. Including Colonia in my upcoming fermentation classes."
John Peter
Undergraduate Student
"I could play Colonia all day, I didn't even notice the time passing!"
Trending topics on fermented foods
Textbook, Springer Nature
"Colony board game has the potential to be used by young people and adults to educate the taste for fermented foods, stimulating the consumption of this type of product among players."
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Discover the Fascinating World of Fermented Foods
A microbiological adventure where science and fun meet in a unique board game
