Back to the Future: An Adventure Through Time

Crazy Pawn Games, IDW Games, uplay.it edizioni · Board game · 2016

Ludopedia: 6.5 Ludopedia
BoardGameGeek: 5.8 BoardGameGeek
Players: 2–4 · best 3
Play Time: 30 min
Weight: Weight 2.3/5
Year: Year 2016
Minimum age: Minimum age 10+

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6.5 rating Ludopedia

5.8 rating BoardGameGeek

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Our Verdict

FOR GENRE FANS

If you're a fan of the 'Back to the Future' trilogy and enjoy light games with hand management, this one's for you! A nostalgic trip straight to your tabletop.

Highlights

Iconic and fun theme
Hand management mechanic
Quick and easy to learn
Thematic components
Relives classic scenes

Keep in mind

Interaction can be limited
Low strategic depth
Heavily theme-dependent

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About the game

What you do in a play session

Alright, ready to fire up the flux capacitor? In 'Back to the Future: An Adventure Through Time,' you and your friends (2 to 4 players) will embark on an epic adventure to ensure the 'Back to the Future' timeline remains intact. The mission? Move Doc Brown's iconic DeLorean through three crucial periods: 1955, 1985, and 2015. The goal is to orchestrate perfect encounters between key characters like Marty McFly and the ever-troublesome Biff Tannen, ensuring that the most iconic movie events happen exactly as they should. Each player takes on the role of a 'timeline repairer,' using cards to manipulate the positions of characters and the DeLorean, activating iconic scenes and preventing the future (or past!) from being drastically altered. Whoever manages to stitch the timeline together with the most mastery and ensure everything fits wins the game. It's a race against time full of nostalgia and strategic decisions, where managing your hand of cards is crucial for success. Get ready to relive the magic of Hill Valley and ensure Marty gets back home!

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Rules videos

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3 videos

In English

Best player count

BGG community vote

2–4 players

2 REC

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Publisher Crazy Pawn Games, IDW Games, uplay.it edizioni

Designer Ben Pinchback, Matt Riddle

Artist Andy Parisi

Community

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions

How many players can participate and what is the average game duration?

The game is ideal for 2 to 4 players, and sessions are quite quick, lasting between 30 and 30 minutes. Perfect for a casual game session!

What is the complexity level of 'Back to the Future: An Adventure Through Time'?

It's considered a light complexity game (BGG weight of 2.2857/5). The rules are simple and easy to pick up, great for beginners or those looking for something more relaxed.

Do I need to know the movies to enjoy the game?

While not strictly necessary, knowing the 'Back to the Future' trilogy definitely enhances the fun immensely! The references and theme are at the heart of the game.

What are the main components of the game?

You'll find character cards, event cards, the board representing the timelines, and of course, the iconic DeLorean pawn. Everything to immerse you in the movie's universe.

Does the game have expansions or additional content?

As of now, 'Back to the Future: An Adventure Through Time' is a standalone game and does not have any official expansions released. What you see is what you play!

Who is this game most recommended for?

It's highly recommended for fans of the 'Back to the Future' franchise, for those looking for a light family game with accessible rules, and a good dose of nostalgia. If you enjoy hand management and movie themes, you'll have a blast!