Best 9 Time Travel Board Games to Play in 2024
Hey there, fellow board game enthusiasts! Today, we’re blasting through the fabric of space-time to bring you our top picks for the best ‘time travel’ board games. Now, when we pick games for a list as epic as this one, we don’t just look for a shiny box or a fancy theme. Nope. We dive into gameplay depth, how well the ‘time travel’ theme is woven into the mechanics, and, of course, the fun factor. Whether you’re looking to bend time, rewrite history, or just mess with the time-space continuum with friends, we’ve got something for everyone. So, grab your flux capacitor and let’s get this temporal journey started!
On this list:
9 Chrononauts
If you’ve ever wanted to fix the Titanic disaster or stop the JFK assassination, this is your game. We found Chrononauts hilariously engaging because it mixes real historical events with wacky time travel missions. The game’s simplicity makes it a fantastic entry point for newbies venturing into time travel-themed board games. Plus, witnessing history change with every card play and trying to patch paradoxes is pure joy.
8 Time Stories
This game is like diving headfirst into a time travel adventure movie, minus the diving part, of course. Time Stories is brilliant for its cooperative gameplay and how each player gets to experience narratives across different eras. What struck us the most is the resolve mechanism, making each decision critical and every mistake a hilarious mishap to remember. It’s a game where memories are made, and time is always of the essence.
7 Tragedy Looper
It’s Groundhog Day meets anime in this mind-bending strategic board game. You’re basically trying to prevent a tragedy by looping back in time, and it gets funnier and more challenging with every loop. What we loved about Tragedy Looper is its unique blend of deduction and strategy. Plus, convincing your friends to follow a convoluted plan only to see it spectacularly fail is the kind of fun you didn’t know you needed.
6 Loopin’ Louie
Okay, hear us out. While not traditionally a time travel game, the sheer lunacy of trying to protect your chickens from a dizzied pilot, who we’ve decided is clearly caught in a time loop, had us in stitches. Loopin’ Louie is great for a quick, laugh-filled session. It’s simple, it’s silly, and it’s surprisingly competitive. We’ve never laughed harder than when an intense game ends with an unexpected comeback.
5 Anachrony
For the thinkers in the group, Anachrony is a hefty time-travel themed strategy game where you’re building a future while managing resources from both the present and the future. The theme of time travel isn’t just slapped on; it’s woven into the gameplay beautifully. What sets Anachrony apart for us was the depth of its mechanics and how it makes you feel the weight of every decision. Plus, the miniatures are awesome.
4 T.I.M.E Stories
A notch above many for its immersive storytelling and cooperative puzzle-solving, T.I.M.E Stories has us role-playing as time agents fixing temporal faults. Each scenario throws you into a new world and story, making every play-through a unique experience. The game’s cleverness and the way it handles the narrative blew our minds. The commitment to theme and mechanics makes it a must-play for any time travel enthusiast.
3 Back to the Future: Back in Time
Fancy helping Marty McFly save the day? This game captures the spirit of the movie perfectly. We found Back to the Future: Back in Time not just a trip down memory lane but a genuinely good cooperative game. Working together to ensure Marty’s parents fall in love while fending off Biff Tannen? Sign us up. It’s the right mix of nostalgia and fresh gameplay, making it a hit with both fans of the film and newcomers.
2 Doctor Who: Time of the Daleks
If you’ve ever dreamed of hopping into the TARDIS, this is as close as it gets. Doctor Who: Time of the Daleks has players zipping through time and space, facing off against Daleks, Cybermen, and other iconic adversaries. The reason we’re all over this game is the way it captures the essence of Doctor Who. It’s like being part of the series. The cooperative play, diverse characters, and range of scenarios ensure it’s a blast every time.
1 Aeon’s End: Legacy
We’ve saved the best for last. Aeon’s End: Legacy isn’t just a game; it’s an experience. Imagine fighting to save your city from monstrous threats with spells, all while managing a time loop that affects both gameplay and story. What makes Aeon’s End: Legacy stand out is its evolving gameplay. Each decision shapes the game’s future sessions, creating a uniquely tailored experience. The combination of strategic depth, cooperative play, and a compelling narrative hooked us like no other. It’s time travel with a twist, and it’s brilliant.
