# Colony > Turn-based strategy puzzle game with hexagonal colonization mechanics. (iPhone/iPad app by Chris Haynes.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colony/id286363959 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Chris Haynes](https://appshunter.io/developer/286363962) - Category: Games, Board, Strategy - Price: $0.99 - Rating: 2.70/5 from 95 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 26 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2019-02-01 - Data updated: 2026-09-03 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colony/id286363959/reviews.md ## What is Colony? 50 levels of addictive puzzling strategy fun! Play against your device or another player, taking it in turns to place triangular pieces on the board to fill up hexagons. When a hexagon has as many pieces within it as it has hexagons touching it, it explodes and sends its pieces to those hexagons, 'colonising' them and making them your own. Gain bonuses by setting off chain reactions of explosions! Once you've colonised the required percentage of hexagons for that level, you win and advance to the next level. Plan your game wisely, as one wrong move can really turn the tables! Features: - 1-player and 2-player modes - 50 levels! - Hi-scores - Special bonus hexagons - Random boards - Levels grow in difficulty - Resume a saved game - Start at any level you've previously reached in a 1-player game ## Key features - 50 challenging levels - 1-player and 2-player modes - Chain reaction bonuses - Special bonus hexagons - Resume saved games - Progressive difficulty ## Recent user reviews (6 of 6) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colony/id286363959/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Not Bad *2009-02-03* The UI is great, strategy is amazing-but it's the game that bugs me. I guess I'm just not the type of person to like this type of game, that's all. Other than that, it's fantastic. ### 5/5 — Good game but tougher than it looks *2009-02-02* Enjoyable game but much more difficult than it looks. Well worth $.99. If you like games that are difficult to master get this game. ### 3/5 — Great game but .... *2008-08-25* The game is very addictive and can be very frustrating when you have nearly covered the board only for the AI to complete a massive chain reaction. In some circumstances there didn't seem to be a logic as to where the segments exploded to (some opposing colour segments weren't captured). Overall great game but would like to see more levels and more cell features other than free space or blocking space. ### 4/5 — Fun and challenging *2008-08-22* I would have given 5 stars had there been more levels. On the surface the game seems very simple and it seemed as though like another reviewer wrote that some things happen at random. However, after playing a while and reading the directions a few times I was able to pick up on the methods and strategy. I am thrilled with the game. It is fun and challenging and I love the 2 player mode. ### 4/5 — Plays like "Culture" *2008-08-12* If you have played Culture (here on App Store), you'll find this familiar. You click a spot to add a color of yours. If there's no other pieces around, it will migrate/explode when you fill 3 parts of the spot, moving each piece to the adjacent spots. If you have like 6 pieces and there are less enemies pieces in the adjacent spots, they will migrate and "eat" the opponent's pieces. The objective is to claim the board. Actually I haven't figure out the mechanics and to me it is pretty random the way the pieces jump and "eat" each other (just like Culture). Anyhow, now it has a 2-player game, which is cool. This reminds me of the Microscope mini-game from The 7th Guest or the standalone game Ataxx. - PS: - I reported the "BAHAMA SUN DOT COM" user twice, but Apple doesn't seem to care about their costumers. Please, help the App Store community and report him as a spammer - no need to spam websites here, thank you very much. ### 5/5 — . *2008-08-04* Great game. Looking forward to improvements! Maybe should be 3 dollars but with improvements I'm sure itwill be worth the 5 dollars ## Frequently asked questions about Colony ### What is Colony? Colony is a turn-based strategy puzzle game where players place triangular pieces to colonize hexagonal boards. It features 50 levels with increasing difficulty and both single-player and two-player modes. ### How do you win in Colony? You win a level in Colony by colonizing the required percentage of hexagons on the board. This is achieved by strategically placing pieces and triggering chain reactions of explosions. ### Can I play Colony offline? Yes, Colony offers a 1-player mode that can be played offline. The 2-player mode would require both players to be present on the same device or to coordinate turns. ### What devices does Colony support? Colony is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It was last updated on September 23, 2025, with version 2.2.2. ### What is the age rating for Colony? Colony has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players and families. The game focuses on strategy and puzzle-solving. ### How much does Colony cost? Colony is a paid application, priced at $0.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned for this game. ### Does Colony have ads? No, Colony does not contain advertisements. The app is a paid download and is ad-free. ### How often is Colony updated? Colony was last updated on September 23, 2025, indicating ongoing support and potential for future updates. The current version is 2.2.2. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.2.2 — 2025-09-23 Updates to support iOS/iPadOS 26, and the iPhone 17 series. ### 2.2.1 — 2025-06-18 • Added graphics to highlight the golden hexagons that exist on certain boards. These are hexagons that only need one triangle piece to explode. • Minor fix for a 1-player game if your very first move was to tap on a golden hexagon. ### 2.2 — 2025-06-16 • Updated graphics so the game looks a little fresher than when it was released in 2008... • Added some extra bonuses. ### 2.1.1 — 2025-05-29 • Updates to ensure Colony still runs gloriously on all iPhone screen sizes. • Freshened up some of the graphics, including that sparkly new icon. ### 2.1 — 2022-09-22 • Supports all iPhone models supported by iOS 13 and above. ## More apps by Chris Haynes - [Squares](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squares/id287064290) - [Linx](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linx/id300157852) - [Agile Estimate](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/agile-estimate/id334419420) - [Squares HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squares-hd/id384864839) - [When's That](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whens-that/id992867038) All apps by Chris Haynes: https://appshunter.io/developer/286363962 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-03.*