Trax

1980

David L. Smith

BGG Geek Rating

5.7

based on 593 ratings

BGG Average Rating

6.5

community average

BGG Ranking

#6294

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Players

2-2

Weight

2.11/5.00

Playtime

10 min

Age

8+

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Play Online

Available on multiple platforms

Abstract Play BoardSpace

⚙️ Game Mechanics

How this game works - core systems and player actions

Tile Placement Square Grid Pattern Building Network and Route Building

📂 Categories

Abstract Strategy

🏢 Publishers

Gigamic Grapet Heraclio Fournier Holdson quecke-verlag (Self-Published) Tantrix Holland B.V. Tantrix UK Ltd. The United States Playing Card Company (Unknown)

📖 About This Game

from the Trax site: Trax is a two player abstract strategy game of loops and lines. It can be played on any flat surface (no board). The square tiles have straights on one side and curves on the other. The rules of TRAX are simple: place tiles adjacent to those already in play such that the colours of the tracks match. The objective is to get a loop or line of your colour while attempting to stop your opponent in their colour. What gives Trax its strategic depth is the forced play rule which allows (or even requires) multiple tiles to be played in a turn.