- BGG rank
- BGG #2,500
- BGG rating
- 7.6
The Game Makers
- 1–6 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2026
- BGG rating
- 8.3
Chronocritters
2026
Rules assistance for Chronocritters
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 80–150 min
- 12+
- Complexity 4.0/5
Rules assistant for Chronocritters
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Chronocritters is a board game released in 2026 for 1–4 players, 80–150 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Tristan Geeraert and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Variable Set-up, and End Game Bonuses.
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About the game
Earth, 2562. Following a cataclysmic event, time and space are ripping apart at the seams. Players must help save the world by rediscovering ancient technologies, enlisting the help of robotic time-travelling, portal-building animals known as CHRONOCRITTERS. The availability of the different actions and resources will change and flow with the passing of time. Players will gain access to more locations via time portals, but they only remain stable for a short time and will begin to decay, requiring players to constantly maintain them or build anew. The player who can best master the chronocritters, and persuade the AI about their abilities, will restore reality, and win the game. —description from the publisher
Editions
- ChronocrittersenDelicious Games2026
- ChronocrittersdeDelicious Games2026
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Questions and answers
Chronocritters supports 1–4 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 Chronocritters is 80–150 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 Chronocritters 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.
Chronocritters has a complexity rating of 4.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
Chronocritters belongs to these categories: Dice and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Variable Set-up, and End Game Bonuses. 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 Chronocritters are: Tristan Geeraert. 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 Chronocritters 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.