Time Tripper

Published 1980

!!!TimeTripper!!! is a cooperative or solitaire game in which a Vietnam era squad or single soldier is teleported through time and space to battle everything from T-Rexes to Hell's Angels to Psionic Flesh Eating Plants. From an SPI advert in 1980: TimeTripper simulates the adventures of a U.S. infantryman, who accidentally creates a time warp that transports him to famous battles of the past and to fantastic battles of the future. Though armed with modern weaponry, the TimeTripper must husband his resources as he encounters the fearsome Tyranosaurus Rex, the Greek hoplites, Nazi infantry, and the futuristic Timepolice. Rules cover travel through time, missile and melee combat, endurance and experience; the game also includes rules for TeamTripper play and for a Timemaster. TimeTripper includes an 11' x 17' sheet with Battlefield and Time Displays, 100 cardboard playing pieces, rules and playing aids. Buyers Guide for TimeTripper Age Range: 12 years through adult Number of players: 1 to 4 (highly suitable for solitaire) Average playing time: One to three hours Complexity: Moderate (3.2) For purposes of comparison; the game of Monopoly is considered to have a complexity rating of 2.34

Designers

Time Tripper

Game Info

Players
1-4 Players
Time
45 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.18/5
Year
1980
BGG Rating
6.28
BGG Rank
#12762
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Time Tripper supports 1 to 4 players.
A typical game of Time Tripper takes about 45 minutes.
Time Tripper has a complexity rating of 2.18/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Time Tripper is 12+.
Time Tripper has a rating of 6.28/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 217 ratings. It is ranked #12762 overall.
Time Tripper was designed by Jim Dunnigan. It was published in 1980.