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- BGG #24,792
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Zenix
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- 20 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2000
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- 5.7
Trailmazer
2018
Rules assistance for Trailmazer
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- 2 players
- 15–20 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
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Trailmazer is a board game released in 2018 for 2 players, 15–20 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Jürgen Heel.
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About the game
Trailmazer is a fast-paced, strategy game in which players take turns rolling their rings onto the game board. The first player to connect one side of the board to the opposite side with a criss-crossed line in their own color wins!
Questions and answers
Trailmazer 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 Trailmazer is 15–20 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 Trailmazer for ages 10 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.
Trailmazer has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Trailmazer belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Trailmazer and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Trailmazer are: Jürgen Heel. 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 Trailmazer 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.