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Trio, originally released as Nana in Japan, is a light card game designed by Kaya Miyano where players attempt to collect sets of identically numbered cards through memory and deduction. While sharing identical components, Nana supports 2-5 players and Trio supports 3-6 players, with Trio also featuring a team mode and slight rule variations.

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The Verdict

based on 23 reviews

Positive 0%
Extremely simple and accessible rules
Engaging memory and deduction elements
Clever hand organization mechanic
Quick and snappy playtime
Heavy reliance on luck
Frustrating memory dependent moments
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Meeple Mountain, Justin BellArticle

Trio is a fast, highly engaging memory and deduction card game that appeals to both families and core gamers alike. Despite a minor issue with the tactile feel of the special 7 cards, it is an absolute blast that easily earns a permanent spot in the reviewer's collection.

90
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Love 2 Hate, Lance and SamVideo

Trio is a quick, lightweight card game blending memory and deduction. The reviewers share positive thoughts on its accessibility for casual players.

90
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Meeple and the MooseArticle

Trio transforms the concepts of Go-Fish and memory games into an engaging, fast-paced, and surprisingly forgiving filler game that easily wins over casual players.

90
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Unfiltered Gamer, Unfiltered GamerVideo

Unfiltered Gamer reviews Trio, exploring its lightweight memory and deduction mechanics, components, and overall gameplay experience.

90
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The Opinionated Gamers, Dale YuArticle

In the end, I rarely end up not having fun while playing this gem. The game is dead simple, and this is the attraction of the game.

90
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Game Boy Geek, Game Boy GeekVideo

This video provides a complete overview and final thoughts on the card game Trio, exploring how memory and deduction drive its quick, engaging gameplay.

90
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BoardGameCo, Alex RadcliffeVideo

Trio is a light, engaging deduction and memory card game where players try to uncover matching sets of numbers by asking for opponents' highest or lowest cards or flipping center tiles.

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The Board Game FamilyArticle

Trio is a fast-paced, highly engaging memory card game that quickly hooks families with its simple rules, short playtimes, and clever deduction elements.

90
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The Family Gamers, Anitra SmithArticle

Trio is a fast, light card game combining memory, deduction, and luck as players try to match sets of numbers from hands and the table. It plays quickly, works wonderfully for families, and offers a spicy variant for extra challenge.

88
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Board Game Hangover, Board Game HangoverVideo

Trio is highlighted as a standout quick-playing card game in a ranked list of fast tabletop experiences.

85
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The Boardgame Mechanics, JasonVideo

The Boardgame Mechanics share a full review of Trio, detailing components, gameplay mechanics, and final thoughts on this deduction and memory card game.

85
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MarcoOmnigamer, MarcoOmnigamerVideo

Trio is a compact deductive card game where players try to uncover matching sets of numbers through memory and deduction. The reviewer outlines the rules, highlights its streamlined design, and explains why it creates engaging social deduction moments.

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