# 寄り添って時間旅行 (Time Travel Together)

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2024
- **BGG Rating**: 7.8
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 15-30 min
- **Weight**: 1.00 / 5
- **Designers**: ましかまる (Mashikamaru)
- **Artists**: マルシェ (marche)
- **Publishers**: ましかまる (Mashika)
- **Categories**: Card Game
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Trick-taking

## Verdict
For fans of reading and strategy, Time Travel Together delivers a cooperative twist on trick‑taking that blends missions with hand‑management.Engaging hand‑managementPrecision‑based mission goalsFast, dynamic playFun time‑travel themeStrong partnership communication neededBalance may challenge beginnersLimited components can affect replayabilityRECOMMENDED

## Description
Time Travel Together is a two‑player cooperative card game that takes the classic trick‑taking formula and turns it into a mission‑based adventure. Instead of handing out the entire deck at once, the game keeps a bit of mystery: each player only sees the cards in their hand while the rest stay hidden. To keep the balance, the designer added a prediction system for the distribution of suits. Before each round, players estimate how many cards of each suit their opponent might hold and, based on that, decide how many tricks they need to win to fulfill the mission. This mechanic adds a touch of hand‑management strategy that makes every choice count.

The main goal of each game is to complete a series of missions. Each mission sets a movement objective: how many spaces a token should advance on the board when a trick is won. The difference in card values determines the distance the token moves, so a trick won with a large difference can make the token hop to the exact spot, while a narrow win may leave you a step behind. This direct link between trick score and token movement creates a layer of tension: you need to win tricks, but you also need the right number of wins to line up the move with the mission goal.

The suit‑prediction mechanic makes the game more tactical, as you have to read your opponent and adjust your card choices accordingly. If you underestimate the number of wins needed, you may end up with the token off‑target, but if you overestimate, you waste valuable tricks. The balance was finely tuned by the designer so that the game is challenging yet not frustrating, and the sense of cooperation is reinforced by the need to communicate and plan together. Each session lasts 15 to 30 minutes, making it a quick and engaging option for couples or friends who want to test their reading and prediction skills in a time‑travel setting.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
Time Travel Together is designed for two players, but can be played in pairs of friends or couples.

### How long does a game last?
Each session lasts between 15 and 30 minutes, depending on the players' pace and the chosen missions.

### Is the game cooperative?
Yes, both players work together to complete missions and win tricks against the game.

### How does the card‑prediction mechanic work?
Before each round, players estimate how many cards of each suit their opponent might hold and decide how many wins they need to secure to meet the mission objectives.

### What components does the game include?
A deck of cards, a board with movement spaces, and tokens representing the time‑traveling characters.

### Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes, but it requires good communication and reading of the opponent; players who enjoy strategy and cooperation will feel at home.

### What is the game’s difficulty?
Rated 1/5 on BGG, it’s light and accessible, perfect for quick play sessions.