Triolet (1996)

About this game

Triolet is a numbers games in which the objective is make "15" with three tiles on a board. Players lay 1, 2, or 3 tiles intersecting crossword-style on a board. Additional points are scored when three tiles equal 15 or all three tiles are placed in one go. It's an easy game to learn and the "double", "triple" and "bis" squares ensure that players who have started slowly can catch up. When the tiles run out, the game ends and whoever has scored the most points wins.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 4.
• Rules load. At 2.0/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 8 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.