- BGG rank
- BGG #3,242
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Unanimo
- 3–8 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 1990
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,293
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Triggle
2021
Rules assistance for Triggle
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- 2–4 players
- 10–15 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
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Triggle is a board game released in 2021 for 2–4 players, 10–15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Theo Coster and Ora Coster and its main mechanics are Enclosure.
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About the game
Their moves become your win in this territory-grabbing challenge! On each turn, players stretch a rubber band across four pegs. Whenever you complete a triangle, you get to claim it as your own with one of your tokens. Strategy skills will be stretched. Deception will be intertwined into every move. Do you have the brains to claim the most triangles and win? Discover game skills Pythagoras would be proud of with Triggle! Triggle Game of capturing territory by completing triangles Encourages spatial reasoning, strategy, planning, problem-solving, critical thinking Stretch rubber bands across four pegs per turn When you create a triangle, claim it with a token Claim the most triangles to win! Includes game board, 4 token trays, 84 tokens in 4 colors —description from the publisher
Questions and answers
Triggle supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Triggle is 10–15 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 Triggle 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.
Triggle 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.
The main mechanics of Triggle are Enclosure. Mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns, such as rolling dice, drafting cards or placing workers. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you enjoyed Triggle and want something comparable.
The credited designers of Triggle are: Theo Coster and Ora Coster. 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 Triggle 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.