THE REAL ADVENTURE BEGINS AFTER THE GAME ENDS.

Life can wear you down.

Why not pick up skills along the way?

Trails and Tribulations is a board game for friends, laughter and self-discovery.

The game ends. The adventure goes home with you…

if you choose to take it.

Try the skills in real life. Pay attention. Notice what happens.

HELP US LAUNCH THE ADVENTURE

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LIFE LEAVES CLUES.

  • Some choices lift you up.

  • Others quietly pull you down.

  • The game simply helps you notice.

⭐ “It sparked surprisingly honest conversations.”
⭐ “We laughed way more than we expected.”

WHAT THIS IS:

  • A game about noticing.

  • A place to get curious.

  • A chance to see familiar moments in a new way.

  • Practice for the adventures that happen after the game.

WHAT THIS ISN'T:

  • About having the right answers.

  • About fixing people.

  • About pretending life is easy.

  • A game you'll pack away and never think about again.

HOW IT WORKS

  • Play with friends or family.

  • Notice the patterns that show up.

  • Catch those same patterns in everyday life.

  • Choose what to keep, what to change, or simply enjoy seeing yourself a little more clearly.

  • "This is so deep, yet so doable!"

    Licensed Therapist

  • "I can see so many ways to use this in a classroom."

    Health Teacher

  • This is fabulous. I already told other gamers about it."

    Board Game Play Tester

  • NO. It's a social board game designed to help you notice patterns through play.

    You laugh, you explore, and you discover moments that often continue into everyday life.

    The more you notice, the more choices you have about what comes next.

  • You'll be among the first to know when Trails & Tribulations launches.

    Email subscribers receive $10 off the future retail price of $89.99.

    If you later choose to reserve a copy for $1, you'll receive an additional $10 discount, plus any launch bonuses we announce. Your reservation is fully refundable and simply saves your place.

    Our earliest Kickstarter backers will receive the best available launch pricing.

  • Unlike most board games, the adventure doesn't end when you leave the table.

    Trails & Tribulations helps you notice patterns during play, making those same patterns easier to recognize when they appear in everyday life. That's where the real adventure begins.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No. Joining our email list is free, and there's no obligation to purchase the game.

    If you later decide to reserve a copy for $1, your fully refundable reservation gives you our earliest launch notification, an additional $10 off, and any launch bonuses we announce.

  • For anyone who's curious about their own patterns—and would rather discover them through play than a lecture.

The adventure is just beginning.

LEARN HOW

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