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Triviathon
2008
Rules assistance for Triviathon
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- 2–12 players
- 45 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.5/5
Rules assistant for Triviathon
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Triviathon is a board game released in 2008 for 2–12 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Joe Herbert and Dave Herbert.
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About the game
Players advance around a board by choosing one of four questions on a card and moving forward based on the number or color that answers the question. The cards come in three types. With the 'color' type, each of the four colors of board squares will be one of the answers, and the player will move his playing piece to the nearest colored space that corresponds to his answer. On the 'list' and 'number' cards, '0', '1', '2', and '3' will be the answers, and the player will move his playing piece forward the number of squares corresponding to the answer. Each piece also comes with a character card, and that character's special move may be made once during the game.
Questions and answers
Triviathon supports 2–12 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 Triviathon is 45 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 Triviathon 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.
Triviathon has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Triviathon belongs to these categories: Party Game and Trivia. 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 Triviathon and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Triviathon are: Joe Herbert and Dave Herbert. 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 Triviathon 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.