Professor Evil and The Citadel of Time

Professor Evil and The Citadel of Time is a 2‑to‑4 player cooperative game that blends action, strategy, and a dash of mad science. You and your team are recovery agents tasked with infiltrating the sinister Professor Evil’s mansion, scooping up four historical artifacts, and returning them to their rightful times before the villain hides them in inaccessible spots. Each turn starts with the player drawing two cards from a tiny deck; they keep one to use and discard the other. Then they have three action points to spend on tasks like opening doors, moving between rooms, disabling traps, or grabbing treasures. The Action Points mechanic forces careful planning, while Area Movement lets you explore a mansion layout where doors can be opened or closed. Professor Evil isn’t a static obstacle: after each turn, he moves randomly along a time‑clock track. He can shut doors, reactivate traps, and even teleport to a treasure’s location if the right color‑and‑number combo rolls. Each treasure has a time value and associated traps; you can only take it if all traps are deactivated and Evil isn’t in the same room. When a treasure is captured, a new one appears randomly, keeping tension high. The mad‑science, time‑travel theme creates a fun, unpredictable atmosphere, while the villain adds drama and urgency. The experience is quick (30‑45 min) and accessible, but it demands attention to detail and teamwork. If you enjoy cooperative games that mix strategy, luck, and adventure, this title could be right up your alley.

The game offers good replayability thanks to the random movements of Professor Evil and the variety of treasure combinations. However, the dice‑rolling mechanic can create unpredictable outcomes that don’t always favor the team, and the need to disable traps can frustrate those who prefer more straightforward decisions. Still, the collaborative mission to save history in a fun setting makes this game a solid addition to your collection, especially if you love mad‑scientist and time‑travel adventures.