Trias — Prices

Gecko Games (I), Rio Grande Games, Tilsit · Board game · 2002

6.5 Ludopedia 6.4 BGG 2–5 · best 4 45 min Weight 2.4/5

Buy · from US$ 15.20

6.5 rating Ludopedia

6.4 rating BGG

Buy · from US$ 15.20

Our Verdict

RECOMMENDED

Area control fans will love Trias – it's like playing chess with dinosaurs on a collapsing planet!

Highlights

Drastically changing board
Nail-biting strategic decisions
Well-executed dinosaur theme

Keep in mind

May frustrate randomness-averse players
Direct interaction can be brutal

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About the game

What you do in a play session

Trias puts you in charge of a dinosaur herd on Pangea, the supercontinent about to break apart. The modular hex grid represents this ever-changing world, where landmasses can disappear or emerge at any moment. Your goal? Dominate the forming continents while wisely spreading your dinos. Each turn, you spend action points to drift terrains, migrate your creatures, or even breed them – but watch out, the meteor is coming and the game could end abruptly! The strategy lies in balancing expansion and control, as points are awarded both during the game (when new continents form) and at the end (for dominating remaining landmasses). With area influence, tile placement, and an ever-shifting board, Trias offers a unique experience where your best move might literally be swallowed by the sea...