Talo

About this board game

Talo is a game for children and families, designed for 2–4 players and played in about 20 minutes. Players use wooden tiles to build and aim to be the first to reach the top.

The game centers on a clear and engaging objective: construct with the available pieces while competing to finish on top before the other players. Its collection of wooden tiles gives the game a tangible building focus that is easy to see and understand.

Talo was released in 2014 and is suited to family play. The components and central goal keep the description straightforward, while the race for the highest position gives each game a distinct point of focus.

• For 2–4 players
• Approximately 20 minutes of play time
• Includes many wooden tiles for building
• Designed for children and families

Co-designer Johann Rüttinger describes Talo as a very good game for learning mathematics without learning it directly. This makes the game notable not only for its physical construction, but also for the mathematical learning idea associated with it.

Whether introduced as a children’s game, a family activity, or a compact tile-building contest, Talo offers a simple premise: build with wooden pieces and try to be the first player on top. Its short playing time makes it a focused choice for a quick family game.