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Trixo
2008
Rules assistance for Trixo
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 15 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Trixo
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Trixo is a board game released in 2008 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by YNGI Game Designers and its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Pattern Building, and Pattern Recognition.
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About the game
From the back of the box: "Trixo is a brainy and fun 3-in-a-row game in which the playfield is constantly transforming. Players aim to collect the most tiles by outsmarting their opponents and manipulating the playfield to their advantage. "You will get hooked on Trixo! Trixo is a version of tic-tac-toe where players aim to collect tiles by placing three of them in a row. Besides X and O tiles, there are Trixo tiles, which can also be collected, and Slide tiles, which allow users to "slide" a row or a column. Players may place tiles on top of other tiles as long as they are different and the height is not greater than 3. The winner of the game is the player that collects the most tiles.
Editions
- טריקסוenFoxMind2008
- TrixoesFlexiQ Games
Categories
Designers
Publishers
- FoxMind
- FlexiQ Games
Questions and answers
Trixo 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 Trixo is 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 Trixo for ages 7 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.
Trixo 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.
Trixo belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Pattern Building, and 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 Trixo are: YNGI Game Designers. 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 Trixo 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.