Chrononauts

Chrononauts

2000
Thematic
3.68 out of 5
286+ people loved this game
Mechanics
Social Deduction
Complexity
Light
Duration
30 minutes
Number of players
1 - 6 players
Minimum age
11+ years

Chrononauts review

Chrononauts is a fast-paced, card-driven game that takes the simple mechanics of Fluxx and gives them a time-traveling twist. You play as a time traveler with a unique identity and a secret mission. The goal is to get back to your own timeline, which you can achieve by completing your mission, altering the timeline to match your ID card, or simply accumulating ten cards in your hand.

The game is incredibly fun and chaotic. You'll be flipping cards, creating paradoxes, and patching up the timeline, all while trying to achieve your own goals. I especially enjoy the humorous moments, like finding the Sports Almanac from Back to the Future or encountering the intelligent cockroaches from a million years in the future.

I do find that the game can feel a little too focused on depressing events at times. It would be nice to have some more lighthearted moments, but I understand that the game is trying to capture the absurdity of time travel and its potential consequences.

Overall, I highly recommend Chrononauts. It's a great game for a quick game night or a casual get-together. It's easy to learn, but has enough depth to keep you engaged. It's also a great way to learn a little bit about history in a fun and engaging way.