- BGG rating
- 6.5
Chronopia: Dwarf Talon Gate
- 2–6 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 4.0/5
- 1998
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,087
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Chronopia
1997
Rules assistance for Chronopia
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Chronopia
What would you like to know?
Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Chronopia is a board game released in 1997 for 2–4 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by D. Glynn, John Robertson, and Alan Cowsill and its main mechanics are Action Points.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Chronopia: Fallen Land
- 2–6 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 1998
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Chronopia: Firstborn Watchtower
- 2–4 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 4.0/5
- 1998
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Chronopia: Land of Two Rivers
- 2–6 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 4.0/5
- 1998
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Chronopia: Sons of Kronos
- 2–6 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 1998
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Chronopia: The Dwarven Labyrinth
- 2–6 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 1998
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About the game
Dark Fantasy - The world is coming to some kind of a climax, and all of the major races (Firstborn, Blackbloods, Elves, Dwarves, Devout) are bent on destruction. This is one dark, nihilistic, somber bitch of a world. Not the kind of place you'd like to live, but maybe a good place to get some gaming done, eh? Nearly one half of the lavishly illustrated rulebook is devoted to background and history, of which the condensed version is this: The world is "a wild and untamed place," until a human leader - the Firstborn, also known as the One King - founds a mighty human empire. Obsessed with preserving his empire, the One King experiments with sorcery... and may inadvertently cause what he seeks to avoid. A coalition of three peoples - the Blackbloods, Elves, and Dwarves - defeat and enslave humanity - the One King is slain. Centuries pass - the Triad coalition disbands. The Four Prophets rise, enabling the One King's soul to be reincarnated as a newborn babe. After much fighting, the One King founds the Second Kingdom, known as Chronopia the Four Prophets rebel, following the Dark One and forming the Devout.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Target Games
- Descartes Editeur
- Fanpro
- La Factoría de Ideas
- Heartbreaker
Questions and answers
Chronopia supports 2–4 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 Chronopia is 90 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 Chronopia 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.
Chronopia has a complexity rating of 3.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Chronopia belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Action Points. 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 Chronopia are: D. Glynn, John Robertson, and Alan Cowsill. 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 Chronopia 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.