From the front of the box: "Triolo is a game of skill for two players. You begin with twelve counters each and take turns to place them around the network of lines on the Triolo board. Maneuver three of your counters into a straight line and you've formed a Triolo. Each time you outwit your opponent and form a Triolo you take one of his counters from the board. Form enough Triolos to remove all his counters and you win the game." A game for all ages from 8 to 99 years.