
- BGG rank
- BGG #26,135
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Escape from New York
- 2–4 players
- 20–60 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 1981

2010
Rules assistance for Doctor Who: The Time Wars Family Board Game
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Doctor Who: The Time Wars Family Board Game is a board game released in 2010 for 2–6 players and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Roll / Spin and Move, and Dice Rolling.
"Flip the board, race through time, save the universe!" It's every player for themselves, as they race through time, collecting enemies and out-smarting their opponents in a bid to be first to the finish. Start the game with a Mission card, detailing how many of each enemy they need to collect. Answer the trivia questions to collect your foe and head to the finish to win, but watch out, the other players will be trying to thwart your efforts by flipping the board, or battling you for your enemy cards. It's designed for Doctor Who die hards and those who just love playing games with family and friends. Go on travel through time who know where it will take you!
Doctor Who: The Time Wars Family Board Game supports 2–6 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 catalogue lists Doctor Who: The Time Wars Family Board Game for ages 8 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: The Time Wars Family Board 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: The Time Wars Family Board Game belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Trivia. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Roll / Spin and Move, 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 catalogue lists Doctor Who: The Time Wars Family Board 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.