Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
A frantic and thematic trick-taking game for superhero fans and chaos lovers!
Highlights
- Innovative paradox mechanic
- Fun superhero theme
- Fast and dynamic gameplay
- Easy to pick up
Keep in mind
- Requires constant suit awareness
- Best with 4-5 players
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Suit up, because the multiverse is about to collapse! In Tricky Time Crisis, you aren't just playing cards; you are trying to stop the villainous Dr. Tricky-Time from destroying the timeline. The catch is that reality is incredibly unstable here. Unlike the traditional trick-taking games you might be used to, there is a golden rule: you cannot follow suit in the same trick. If more than one player plays the same suit, congratulations, you've just triggered a temporal paradox! This causes the hand to end prematurely, completely shifting the game's rhythm.
You will take on the role of a very peculiar team of heroes. There's Kid Cuckoo, the rookie; Doc Tock, a scientist (or perhaps just a very smart dog, who knows?); the twins Double Take and Double Time, who manipulate the speed of time; and the team leader, Daylight Saver. Your goal is to use your cards strategically to win tricks and contain the chaos without short-circuiting the chronology. It is a fast-paced, dynamic game that requires you to keep an eye not only on your own hand but also on what the other heroes are doing to prevent time from 'breaking.' If you enjoy card games with a touch of tension and a vibrant comic book theme, this is your moment to shine (or to cause an epic paradox)!
You will take on the role of a very peculiar team of heroes. There's Kid Cuckoo, the rookie; Doc Tock, a scientist (or perhaps just a very smart dog, who knows?); the twins Double Take and Double Time, who manipulate the speed of time; and the team leader, Daylight Saver. Your goal is to use your cards strategically to win tricks and contain the chaos without short-circuiting the chronology. It is a fast-paced, dynamic game that requires you to keep an eye not only on your own hand but also on what the other heroes are doing to prevent time from 'breaking.' If you enjoy card games with a touch of tension and a vibrant comic book theme, this is your moment to shine (or to cause an epic paradox)!
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
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Categories
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Publisher
Baron Jon Games, Musoka Studio
Designer
Jon Barron
Artist
別府さい (Sai Beppu)
Community
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868owners
264wishlist
61want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How long does a game last?
It's quite agile, typically taking between 25 to 45 minutes.
How complex is the game?
It has a light weight (1.85), making it easy to learn, but the paradox mechanic adds a nice strategic layer.
What is the ideal player count?
It plays 2-5 players, but the trick-taking dynamic really shines with 3 or more.
Do I need to know English to play?
No, the game is language-independent, making it very easy to jump into.
Is the theme kid-friendly?
Yes! The superhero theme and visual style are very friendly for families and casual gamers.
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