A book cover with the title "TRIAS" in large letters at the top and the subtitle "Das Leben in der Urzeit" beneath it. The illustration depicts a prehistoric scene with dinosaurs and lush vegetation, with a volcano in the background. The author's name, Ralf Lehmkuhl, is at the top, and a "GECKO GAMES" logo is at the bottom right.
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Trias (1985)

ByMichail

Trias

Trias is a board game authored by Ralf Lehmkuhl and distributed by Rio Grande Games, Tilsit Editions, and Gecko Games. The game is set in the Triassic period and allows players to maneuver dinosaur-shaped pieces and manage the “continental drift” of hexagonal tiles to spread their species and dominate the continents on the playing board, scoring points as they do so. The game ends when a meteor hits the Earth, and the player with the most points wins.

Why is Trias Popular?

Trias is a popular and significant board game for several reasons:
– It is set in the Triassic period, allowing players to explore and learn about this fascinating time in history.
– The game involves strategy and skill, as players must maneuver their dinosaur pieces and manage the continental drift to dominate the board.
– The game has been around since the first edition, which contained cubed wooden pieces to represent dinosaurs, and later editions that included vaguely dinosaur-shaped wooden playing pieces.

Game Components of Trias

The Game Components of Trias include:
– Dinosaur-shaped pieces
– Hexagonal tiles
– A playing board representing the continents of the Triassic period.

Game Setup of Trias

Place the hexagonal tiles on the table to form the playing board.Each player chooses a color and receives dinosaur pieces of that color.Players place their dinosaur pieces on the single continent of their choice.

Gameplay Mechanics of Trias

Players take turns to move their dinosaur pieces across the hexagonal tiles, aiming to spread their species and dominate the continents. The game ends when a meteor hits the Earth.

Game Objective of Trias

The objective of the game is to score the most points by dominating the continents and spreading their species.

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Michail, a seasoned tabletop enthusiast, dives headfirst into worlds of fantasy and strategy. Whether commanding a party of adventurers through perilous dungeons or engaging in tactical showdowns on the board, Michail is the maestro of the tabletop realm. Michail's gaming table is a realm where the clatter of dice and the shuffle of cards create a symphony of strategic chaos.

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