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Traverse (1987)

2–4 players · 30 min · age 7+ · ★ 6.0 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
30 min
Age
7+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.0/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 7+ who like abstract strategy games — medium-light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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Traverse board game box cover

About Traverse

Traverse is played on a square "checker" game board with a 12 1/2" x 12 1/2" grid. Each player chooses one color of playing pieces. Each player has eight pieces of the same color: 2 squares, 2 diamonds, 2 triangles, and 2 circles. Each player arranges their pieces in ANY ORDER within their starting row. The object of the game is to get ALL of your pieces into the starting row of the player sitting opposite of you. The pieces move in different directions de…

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Abstract Strategy

Mechanics: Square Grid · Designer: Michael Kuby, John Miller

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Traverse FAQ

How many players is Traverse?
Traverse plays with 2–4 players, ages 7 and up.
How long does Traverse take to play?
A game of Traverse takes 30 min, at medium-light complexity (2.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Traverse any good?
Traverse rates 6.0/10 from 268 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy game built around square grid.