—
rating
Ludopedia
5.8
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS
If you enjoy a fast-paced game that tests your math skills and mental agility, Tribulation is a great pick! It's like Boggle with numbers, perfect for those who love real-time challenges.
Highlights
- Fast math challenge
- Pure mental agility
- Super dynamic and addictive
- Easy to learn
Keep in mind
- Can become repetitive
- Math-focused only
Rules manual not indexed yet
Upload the PDF rulebook to ask questions about this game with AI.
About the game
What you do in a play session
Hey everyone! Ready for a brain-bending challenge? In Tribulation, we set up a 7x7 grid with numbers, and the clock starts ticking. The goal is that while a disk with a number from 1 to 50 is drawn, you and the other players race against time to find three tiles on the grid that, combined with mathematical operations (multiplication, addition, subtraction), add up to exactly that drawn number. Whoever is fastest and most accurate, gets the disk. The game continues like this, round after round, until all disks are claimed. The player with the most disks at the end is the champion! It's a super dynamic game, perfect for those who enjoy testing their mental and mathematical agility under pressure. It can be played by 1 to 6 people, but the fun is guaranteed regardless of the player count. If you like games that mix fast-paced thinking with a touch of Boggle, but with math, Tribulation is a sure bet to liven up any afternoon or evening. It's light, fast, and surprisingly addictive!
Gallery
Box and component photos
Tap any photo to open fullscreen. Photos submitted by the community or publisher.
Best player count
BGG community vote
1
OK
2
OK
3
OK
4
OK
5
OK
6
OK
Soundtrack
Ambience suggested by Melodice
Loading playlist...
Where to Buy
Prices monitored daily
Finding best prices...
Prices unavailable at this time.
Price history — last 6 months (lowest new offer)
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability subject to change.
Alert enabled!
Join the BoardGamesBot deals group
Get the best board game deals every day — without message spam.
Join the WhatsApp groupGame details
Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Éveil & Jeux, Joker, Murfett, Otto Maier Verlag, Ravensburger AG, Spear's Games, Western Publishing Company, Whitman
Designer
(Uncredited), Heinz Wittenberg
Artist
P. Engelmann
Community
Data from BoardGameGeek
289owners
12wishlist
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
What is the main objective of Tribulation?
The objective is to be the player with the most score disks at the end of the game. You earn disks by finding combinations of three numbers on the grid that add up to the value of a drawn disk.
How many players can participate?
Tribulation is for 1 to 6 players. While the upper limit is flexible, the experience can vary slightly depending on the number of participants.
How long does a game take?
Games are quite fast, generally lasting around 30 minutes, making it ideal for short gaming sessions or as a warm-up before longer games.
Is the game difficult to learn?
No, the rules are quite simple. You set up the grid, draw a disk, and race to find the mathematical combination. It's easy to pick up and play within minutes.
What kind of components come with the game?
The game includes a board (or tiles to form one), numbers for the grid, and numbered disks that serve as objectives.
Is it a game for children?
Yes, it's a great game to introduce basic math concepts (multiplication, addition, subtraction) in a fun, real-time way for both children and adults.
Can I play it solo?
Although the game is designed for multiple players, suggested solo modes exist, such as trying to collect the most disks within a time limit or against a countdown timer.
Other Games You'll Like
Based on mechanics and theme
