Triomino: a fun and stimulating board game
Dominoes, but in triangles — and one extra constraint that changes the whole game.
What sets Triomino apart from dominoes
In dominoes, each tile is a rectangle carrying two values, and you match only one of them each time you play. In Triomino, each tile is a triangle carrying a number at each of its three corners. To place a tile, you have to match two corners at once with the neighbouring triangle.
That double constraint has a direct consequence: the number of legal placements on any given turn is far smaller than in dominoes. You quickly find yourself choosing between scoring now, or setting up a more profitable placement next turn.
How a game unfolds
Each player receives a hand of triangles; the rest forms the draw pile. On your turn you place a tile whose two corners line up with those of a triangle already on the table. If you cannot place, you draw.
Points are counted from the numbers on the tile you have just placed. The game ends when a player has placed all their triangles, or when nobody can play.
A little tactics
The beginner's instinct is to play their highest tile as soon as they can. The experienced player looks first at the shape the table is taking: every placement opens or closes spaces for the others. Closing off an area at the right moment forces your opponents to draw — and drawing costs.
Keeping a “go-anywhere” triangle in hand, whose corners connect to many values, is also good insurance against a blocked endgame.
Frequently asked questions
How many tiles and how many players?
Our set contains 56 wooden triangles and plays with 2 to 4 players.
Is it harder than dominoes?
The rules are no more complicated, but the double match limits the moves available: you have to think further ahead.
Do you need to be good at maths?
A little simple arithmetic is enough, which makes it a good game to share with children.
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