Time Barons

Published 2014

You are one of the TIME BARONS, shadowy figures who have shaped mankind's destiny since the dawn of time. People are simply pawns in your quest to defeat the other barons and become the ruler of a unified human race. War, religion, technology - all will be used in this ultimate battle. Time Barons is a fast-paced card game that pits two players in a struggle across the ages. "Freedom" is the operating word here! Each turn you can spend your actions however you see fit: to draw and play cards, gain followers, and advance your civilization through four distinct time periods - medieval, industrial, modern, and futuristic. Do you want to rush through the ages, hoping to obtain that technological edge, or punish such a folly with primitive weapons and fanatical attacks? Will you be relentless in your aggression or build an economic advantage? A variety of strategies are available to you at every turn. The unique blend of actions, followers, and cards offers quick games where turns can be simple, like drawing three cards, or complex, involving every option available to you. And in the process, you'll find yourself doing things like putting a Plague on your opponent's Robotics Lab to slowly kill off the workers there, or attaching a Computer Network to a Church to automate the conversion of new followers. Or what about Martyring a follower you just sacrificed on your Temple so that you can draw a Doomsday Laser and fire it on the same turn? Whew!

Time Barons

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
30 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.36/5
Year
2014
BGG Rating
7.68
BGG Rank
#5342
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

Time Barons is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Time Barons takes about 30 minutes.
Time Barons has a complexity rating of 2.36/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Time Barons is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Time Barons has a rating of 7.68/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 394 ratings. It is ranked #5342 overall.
Time Barons was designed by Derek Yu, Jon Perry. It was published in 2014.