
- BGG rank
- BGG #15,760
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Zombie Bus
- 2–5 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2018

2017
Rules assistance for Trôl
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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Trôl is a board game released in 2017 for 2–5 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Christophe Lauras and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling.
It's time for the troll tribes to go hunting, but who will find enough food to impress everyone when they return — assuming they even make it back, mind you. In Trôl, players need to both collect food and survive. At the end of the game, the tribe that's brought back the least amount of food is eliminated, then the tribe with the fewest surviving members is out. Of the remaining tribes, whichever one has collected the most prestige from their hunting trophies of slayed monsters wins!
Trôl supports 2–5 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 Trôl is 30 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 Trôl for ages 10 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.
Trôl has a complexity rating of 2.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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 Trôl are Dice Rolling. 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 Trôl and want something comparable.
The credited designers of Trôl are: Christophe Lauras. 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 Trôl 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.