Trifecta (2013)

About this game

A portable game for two players. Players take turns adding one card at a time to either one of their or one of their opponent's three rows. Each row has certain restrictions to it that determine where a card can be placed. Some cards however can change these rules and either make it easier for yourself or harder for your opponent to complete a row. If the total value of a row after five cards are placed is 21 - 26 inclusive, the owner of that row gains a point. If not, the row is emptied and owner gains nothing.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 1.0/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 8 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.