Doctor Who: Time of the Daleks

Gale Force Nine, LLC · Board game · 2017
2–4 · best 2 120 min Weight 2.4/5
7.6 rating Ludopedia
6.9 rating BGG
Buy · from US$ 36.93
7.6 rating Ludopedia
6.9 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

Doctor Who fans and cooperative sci-fi gamers will love this adventure against the Daleks!

Highlights
  • Faithful and engaging theme
  • Cooperative and strategic
  • Modular and replayable board
  • Iconic Doctor characters
Keep in mind
  • Moderate language dependency
  • Semi-cooperative can cause tension
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Prepare for an interdimensional adventure in Doctor Who: Time of the Daleks! Here, you and your friends take on the roles of different incarnations of the Doctor, each with their own quirks, to thwart the nefarious plans of the Daleks. They are obsessed with erasing the Doctor from history, turning their past defeats into ultimate victories. It's a semi-cooperative game, meaning all players (the Doctors) win together if they manage to thwart the Daleks, or everyone loses together if the Daleks' plan succeeds. Travel through time and space, meet iconic companions, and face the most feared enemies in the universe. The modular board ensures each mission is unique, and dice rolling with icon resolution adds a tactical and unpredictable element. Do you have what it takes to be a Time Lord and save reality? The cooperative mechanic encourages communication and teamwork, while the strong science fiction theme and the presence of the Daleks will appeal to any fan of the series. It's a game that promises to be 'bigger on the inside,' just like the TARDIS!

Rules videos

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Best player count

BGG community vote

2–4 players
2 BEST
3 REC
4 REC

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

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Admin: Better Description Needed! Components: Miniatures Creatures: Aliens / Extraterrestrials Game: Doctor Who – Time of the Daleks Theme: Time Travel TV Shows: Doctor Who
Publisher Gale Force Nine, LLC
Designer Andrew Haught
Artist Casey Davies

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
What is the average playtime?
A game of Doctor Who: Time of the Daleks typically lasts around 120 minutes.
How many players can participate?
The game is designed for 2 to 4 players.
Is the game fully cooperative?
No, it's semi-cooperative. All players win if the Daleks are defeated, but if the Daleks win, all players lose.
Do I need to know Doctor Who to play?
Knowing the series helps immerse you in the theme, but the game rules are self-contained. However, there is a moderate language dependency on some cards.
Does the board change each game?
Yes, the board is modular, meaning the pieces are arranged differently each game, ensuring variety.
What are the main components?
The game includes miniatures, dice with icons, cards, and a modular board, all designed to bring the Doctor Who experience to your table.
Is it a difficult game to learn?
The BGG weight is 2.43, indicating moderate complexity, suitable for those with some board game experience.

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