
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,645
- BGG rating
- 5.9
Book of Dragons
- 1–8 players
- 15–60 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2018

2013
Rules assistance for Trifecta
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Trifecta is a board game released in 2013 for 2 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Zoran Dobrijevic and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Memory, and Pattern Building.
A portable game for two players. Players take turns adding one card at a time to either one of their or one of their opponent's three rows. Each row has certain restrictions to it that determine where a card can be placed. Some cards however can change these rules and either make it easier for yourself or harder for your opponent to complete a row. If the total value of a row after five cards are placed is 21 - 26 inclusive, the owner of that row gains a point. If not, the row is emptied and owner gains nothing.
Trifecta 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 Trifecta is 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 Trifecta 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.
Trifecta 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.
Trifecta belongs to these categories: Card Game, Abstract Strategy, and Math. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Memory, 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 Trifecta are: Zoran Dobrijevic. 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 Trifecta 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.