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- BGG rating
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Spin & Trap
2006
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- 2 players
- 5–10 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 2 players
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Spin & Trap is a board game released in 2006 for 2 players, 5–10 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Andrea Mainini and its main mechanics are Enclosure and Pattern Building.
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About the game
Here is a description of the game from Die Pöppelkiste: A promising looking idea (and set of components) is Spin & Trap. 19 balls are arranged in a hex pattern. Each player has 8 balls in their color, and 3 green ones are added as well. The first player to get 2 of them is the winner. However, both players can move any ball they want. To do this, there are two ‘tools’ available: they are plastic pieces that are placed over the balls on the board. The smaller of the two grabs 3 balls (in a triangle), while the larger one has seven openings – one in the middle and six around the edges. The middle opening must be placed over a ball of your own color. Once positioned, the tools can be rotated, moving all of the balls around. If a player manages to arrange it such that a green ball is surrounded by nothing but his own color, then he can take that green ball from the board. It’s replaced with one of your own color, which means you have a slight advantage. The first player to get 2 green balls is the winner.
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Publishers
- Noris Spiele
- International Playthings, Inc.
- Goldsieber Spiele
- Recent Toys International
Questions and answers
Spin & Trap supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Spin & Trap is 5–10 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Spin & Trap for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Spin & Trap has a complexity rating of 1.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Spin & Trap belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Enclosure and Pattern Building. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Spin & Trap are: Andrea Mainini. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Spin & Trap as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.