Paradox

Published 2016

In the near future of Paradox, a space-time disturbance called The Quake is fracturing entire worlds’ timelines and removing these worlds from existence. Two to four players take on the roles of scientists working quickly to repair these worlds’ connections to their past, present, and future by making new time strands — however, every repaired connection ripples through time and fuels the Quake to fracture more worlds. When the storm’s power fades, the most successful scientist will be hailed as a hero throughout the multiverse. Paradox takes familiar board game elements such as card drafting, set collection, and resource management, then adds a Bejewelled-like grid of colorful disks for each player to manipulate, along with a universe of worlds that must be protected by game’s end. As a result, Paradox presents players with a unique experience that is simple to learn yet challenging to master as players navigate three interlocking systems to protect these worlds from the chaotic forces of the Quake. Paradox is designed by Brian Suhre and is illustrated by 15 artists, each with their unique view of one of the worlds. Paradox plays in about 20-30min per player.

Designers

Paradox

Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
40 min - 2 hours
Weight
Medium — 2.5/5
Year
2016
BGG Rating
6.93
BGG Rank
#6222
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

Paradox supports 2 to 4 players.
A game of Paradox takes between 40 and 120 minutes, depending on player count and experience.
Paradox has a complexity rating of 2.50/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Paradox is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Paradox has a rating of 6.93/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 434 ratings. It is ranked #6222 overall.
Paradox was designed by Brian Suhre. It was published in 2016.