- BGG rating
- 6.9
Chronicle X: The Abyss Expansion
- 1–5 players
- 60–180 min
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #26,255
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Chronicle X
2021
Rules assistance for Chronicle X
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- 1–7 players
- 60–180 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.5/5
Rules assistant for Chronicle X
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Chronicle X is a board game released in 2021 for 1–7 players, 60–180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Glenn Allan and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Player Elimination, and Dice Rolling.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Chronicle X: Twilight at Area 51 Expansion
- 1–5 players
- 60–180 min
- 2019
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About the game
The story of Chronicle X begins after humanity has lost control of Earth. The Grays, an alien species of spies and assassins, crippled the world’s governments, militaries and infrastructure before striking a decisive blow in the form of a full-scale invasion across the planet. All that remains to challenge the Grays is a small group of soldiers, scientists and terrorists known as Chronicle X. Players will determine if Chronicle X is victorious, and humanity is saved, or if the Grays’ tighten their grasp and Earth is lost forever. Chronicle X is a 1-7 player board game with highly-detailed miniatures and a complex rules system ensuring no two gameplay sessions will be the same. One player takes on the role of the dreaded Overmind, high leader of an army of alien invaders known only as “the Grays.” The remaining players field members of Chronicle X, a diverse group of skilled individuals determined to save their planet against this new alien threat. The game includes the option of using an AI Overmind, at which point it becomes a solo or purely cooperative game. In any mode, there are always 6 human characters, divided among the human players.
Questions and answers
Chronicle X supports 1–7 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Chronicle X is 60–180 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Chronicle X for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Chronicle X has a complexity rating of 2.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Chronicle X belongs to these categories: Wargame, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Player Elimination, and Dice Rolling. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Chronicle X are: Glenn Allan. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Chronicle X as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.