Time to Panic

IV Studio · Board game · 2025

— Ludopedia 7.1 BGG 1–4 · best 4 Solo 40 min Weight 1.5/5

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7.1 rating BGG

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Our Verdict

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy cooperative games that make you think and communicate in a different way, 'Time to Panic' is for you! It's pure tension and fun trying to fix the mess of time.

Highlights

Creative communication challenge
Tense and fast co-op
Easy to learn, hard to master
Engaging sci-fi theme

Keep in mind

Requires team synergy
Can be frustrating at times
Luck of the draw matters

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About the game

What you do in a play session

Hey everyone! Ready for a wild ride through history? In 'Time to Panic', time has become a total mess, and it's up to you, a team of multiversal agents, to set things straight. It's a cooperative card game where the mission is to arrange events from 1 to 36 in the correct order. Each turn is a race against the clock (literally!) to place a card on the timeline and activate its ability, but beware: a 'panic' card can pop up at any moment to mess things up even further. The twist is that communication is limited, so you'll have to figure out how to understand what everyone's thinking without being able to say everything. Imagine the chaos! The difficulty can be adjusted, so you can play with newbies or challenge veterans to aim for a perfect score. If you manage to fix the timeline without too many stumbles, the reward is high. But if you make too many mistakes, history might be lost forever. It's a fast-paced game, with sessions lasting around 40 minutes, perfect for those who enjoy a mental challenge and good teamwork. The science fiction theme and the mechanics of memory and ordering with communication limits create a unique and tense experience. Ready to try and save the universe?

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Rules videos

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2 videos

In English

Best player count

BGG community vote

1–4 players

1 OK

2 REC

3 BEST

4 BEST

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Game details

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Publisher IV Studio

Designer Austin Harrison, Max Anderson, Zac Dixon

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Frequently Asked Questions

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7 questions

How many players can participate in 'Time to Panic'?

The game is for 1 to 4 players, working well in both solo and group modes.

How long does a game session last?

A game of 'Time to Panic' takes about 40 minutes to complete on average.

Is the game difficult to learn?

The rules are relatively simple, but mastering communication and team strategy is the real challenge. The BGG weight is 1.5/5, indicating low complexity.

Do I need to know English to play?

No, the game is language-independent; the panic cards and abilities are clear.

What is the main objective of the game?

The objective is to cooperatively arrange 36 event cards in the correct order to reconstruct the timeline, with the fewest mistakes possible.

What are the 'panic cards'?

These are cards that add extra chaos and challenges to the game each turn, making the task of organizing the timeline more difficult.

Is this a game for people who like to think a lot?

Yes! With communication limits and the need for memory and ordering, it's a perfect fit for those who enjoy cooperative mental challenges.