- BGG rank
- BGG #26,982
- BGG rating
- 5.5
20th Century Time Travel Card Game
- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2003
- BGG rank
- BGG #26,482
- BGG rating
- 5.6
History's Mysteries Card Game
2003
Rules assistance for History's Mysteries Card Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.3/5
Rules assistant for History's Mysteries Card Game
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History's Mysteries Card Game is a board game released in 2003 for 2–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Mike Fitzgerald and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Set Collection.
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About the game
From the box: Explore the more unusual side of history with the History's Mysteries Card Game. This 90-card deck features ten of the most well-known, yet unsolved, mysteries. Instructions for a rummy-like card game focus on making melds (three or more of a kind) and playing your cards as Fact or Fiction. Players try to outwit one another by deciding whether or not to challenge or support a mystery as it is played on the table. The majority rules at the end of the game and the player to reach 100 points or more first is the winner. Decide for yourself-is it Fact or Fiction? While not officially included, History's Mysteries Card Game is often considered part of the Mystery Rummy series.
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Publishers
- U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
Questions and answers
History's Mysteries Card 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 listed playing time for History's Mysteries Card Game is 45 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 History's Mysteries 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.
History's Mysteries Card Game has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
History's Mysteries Card Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Educational. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Set Collection. 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 History's Mysteries Card Game are: Mike Fitzgerald. 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 History's Mysteries 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.