- BGG rank
- BGG #16,359
- BGG rating
- 6.9
TrisTristisTigris
2023
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- 2–6 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
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TrisTristisTigris is a board game released in 2023 for 2–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Miguel Bustillo and its main mechanics are Pattern Recognition.
About the game
Entra en nuestro trabamentes y no tropieces ni hagas trampas, pues no hay trucos ni tretas que valgan. Sigue el patrón de las cartas sin trabarte ni atrancarte o el final será trágico... y tronchante. Tres tristes tigres. Tras trastas tagras. Tres trestes tegres. Tros trostos togros. Trus trustus tugrus... Los jugadores crean una cadena fluida de palabras (Tres-Tristes-Tigres) que se suceden sin parar. Si alguien se equivoca es penalizado con las cartas descartadas por los jugadores. El primer jugador que se quede sin cartas gana la partida. El juego incluye diferentes modos de juegos. —description from the publisher (Spanish) The players create a chain of words (Three-Sad-Tigers) that follow one another without stopping. If someone makes a mistake, they are penalized with the cards discarded by the players. The first player to run out of cards wins the game. The game includes different game modes. —description from the publisher
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Ludoty
- Buscalume Juegos
Questions and answers
TrisTristisTigris supports 2–6 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 TrisTristisTigris 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 TrisTristisTigris 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.
TrisTristisTigris 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.
TrisTristisTigris belongs to these categories: Card Game, Word Game, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Pattern Recognition. 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 TrisTristisTigris are: Miguel Bustillo. 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 TrisTristisTigris 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.