Colt Express: The Time Travel Car

Ludonaute · Board game · 2015
8.3 Ludopedia 7.3 BGG 2–6 · best 5 30–40 min Weight 1.8/5
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FOR GENRE FANS

If you enjoy Colt Express and are a 'Back to the Future' fan, this expansion is a time warp worth taking! It adds a super fun hiding mechanic that will keep everyone guessing.

Highlights
  • Adds a surprise element
  • Nostalgic and fun theme
  • More chaos and laughs
  • Integrates with other expansions
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game
  • Can slightly unbalance
  • Relies on luck
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Get ready for a mind-bending trip with the DeLorean time machine car in Colt Express! This expansion, featuring the iconic car from the 'Back to the Future' movie, adds an extra layer of chaos and fun to the base game. The time travel car attaches to the front of the locomotive, acting as a special access point. Bandits can enter it from either the roof or the interior of the locomotive, using a regular move action or, if you're playing with the 'Horses & Stagecoach' expansion, even by using a horse action. The clever twist is that while multiple bandits can occupy the car, the special action is only triggered if you are the sole occupant at the end of a round. When this happens, everyone closes their eyes while you hide your bandit underneath the locomotive, under another car, or even under the stagecoach if you're using that expansion. The suspense builds as nobody knows where your character has gone! The location is revealed during the stealing phase, and then the mayhem continues. If, at the end of the game, after events are resolved, your bandit is alone inside the time travel car, you'll snag a nice cash prize and all the loot contained within. It's an addition that shakes up strategy and guarantees hilarious moments of bluffing and surprise for Colt Express fans.

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Rules manual — Colt Express: The Time Travel Car Portuguese · PDF
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Game: Colt Express Movies: Back to the Future Promotional: Item Theme: Time Travel
Publisher Ludonaute
Designer Christophe Raimbault
Artist Ian Parovel, Jordi Valbuena

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Do I need the base Colt Express game to play with the Time Travel Car?
Absolutely! The Time Travel Car is an expansion and requires the base Colt Express game to be used.
Can I use this expansion with other Colt Express expansions?
Yes! It's compatible with the base game and also with the 'Horses & Stagecoach' expansion, adding even more possibilities.
What is the average playtime with this expansion?
The playtime remains similar to the base game, around 30 to 40 minutes, as the expansion adds a mechanic without significantly extending the game.
Does the expansion significantly change the game's complexity?
The complexity doesn't increase significantly. The bandit hiding mechanic is easy to grasp but adds an interesting tactical layer.
Who is this expansion best suited for?
It's perfect for those who already enjoy Colt Express and are fans of the 'Back to the Future' franchise, as well as players who like adding an element of surprise and bluffing to their games.
How many players can use the Time Travel Car?
Just like the base game, the expansion works well with 2 to 6 players.
What happens if more than one bandit enters the Time Travel Car?
If more than one bandit is in the car at the end of the round, the special action is not activated. Only a lone bandit can hide and trigger the mechanic.