# Trias

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2002
- **BGG Rating**: 6.4
- **BGG Rank**: #3666
- **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 45 min
- **Weight**: 2.39 / 5
- **Designers**: Ralf Lehmkuhl
- **Artists**: Christophe Swal, Doris Matthäus
- **Publishers**: Gecko Games (I), Rio Grande Games, Tilsit
- **Categories**: Animals, Prehistoric
- **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

## Verdict
Area control fans will love Trias – it's like playing chess with dinosaurs on a collapsing planet!Drastically changing boardNail-biting strategic decisionsWell-executed dinosaur themeMay frustrate randomness-averse playersDirect interaction can be brutalRECOMMENDED

## Description
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...

## FAQ
### 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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