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Trias

Gecko Games (I), Rio Grande Games, Tilsit · Board game · 2002
2–5 · best 4 45 min Weight 2.4/5
6.5 rating Ludopedia
6.4 rating BGG
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6.5 rating Ludopedia
6.4 rating BGG
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Our Verdict

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
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...
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Rules videos

In English

BEST PLAYER COUNT
2 OK
3 BEST
4 BEST
5 REC
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Game details

Mechanics

Action Points Area Majority / Influence End Game Bonuses Grid Movement Hexagon Grid Map Deformation Modular Board Take That Tile Placement Variable Set-up Zone of Control

Categories

Animals Prehistoric

Families

Animals: Dinosaurs Components: HexHex4 Grids Components: Meeples (Dinosaur) / Dinomeeples Digital Implementations: Yucata
Publisher Gecko Games (I), Rio Grande Games, Tilsit
Designer Ralf Lehmkuhl
Artist Christophe Swal, Doris Matthäus
Frequently Asked Questions
Best player count?
Works great with 3-4. With 2 it's a more calculated duel, with 5 can get chaotic.
Hard to learn?
Medium weight (2.38/5 on BGG). Rules are straightforward but strategy has depth.
Is there luck involved?
Only in drift card order. The rest is pure planning and reacting to others.
How long does it take?
The 45-minute estimate is accurate after learning. Quick and intense matches!
Are expansions needed?
No official expansions, but the modular board already provides great variety.
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