
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,116
- BGG rating
- 5.8
5 Alive
- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 1990

1996
Rules assistance for Doctor Who Collectible Card Game
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For 2 players
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Doctor Who Collectible Card Game is a board game released in 1996 for 2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Eàmon Bloomfield and Paul Viall.
Based on the long-running British science fiction television program. Each player starts with a draw deck, 3 creature cards and a deck of Time cards. The table is divided into past, present and future. Each player announces in which zone they will operate. They draw one card and then play one card. If they choose the zone of their current Time card they may then play a second card OR draw an additional card at the end of their turn. The essence of the game is to overwhelm your opponent in at least one time zone. Each creature has three stats: Energy, Substance and Support.
Doctor Who Collectible Card Game supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Doctor Who Collectible Card Game is 30 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 Doctor Who Collectible Card Game for ages 10 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.
Doctor Who Collectible Card Game has a complexity rating of 1.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Doctor Who Collectible Card Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Collectible Components. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Doctor Who Collectible Card Game and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Doctor Who Collectible Card Game are: Eàmon Bloomfield and Paul Viall. 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 Doctor Who Collectible Card Game 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.