- BGG rating
- 7.5
Kingdom Rush: Rift in Time – Sir Gerald Lightseeker vs. J.T.
- 1–4 players
- 45–60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2020
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,683
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Kingdom Rush: Rift in Time
2020
Rules assistance for Kingdom Rush: Rift in Time
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 45–90 min
- 10+
- Complexity 3.0/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Kingdom Rush: Rift in Time
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Kingdom Rush: Rift in Time is a board game released in 2020 for 1–4 players, 45–90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Sen-Foong Lim, Alara Cameron, and Helana Hope and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Tile Placement.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Kingdom Rush: Rift in Time – Spider Goddess Expansion
- 1–4 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2020
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Kingdom Rush: Rift in Time – Vez'nan vs. Moloch
- 1–4 players
- 45–60 min
- 2020
About the game
Welcome to Kingdom Rush: Rift in Time, where you and your allies must work together to fend off the furious onslaught of the mysterious Time Mage. Command Heroes and build Towers to defend the realm by placing polyomino pieces to attack your enemies and deploying soldiers to hold back the ever-advancing horde. Be careful, though! The Time Mage’s portals are wreaking havoc, causing all of the Towers to warp in and out of existence! Will you play your Towers to defend the Kingdom, or will you pass them to your compatriots so that the Towers can be upgraded? The decision is yours! Play through a unique campaign to foil the Time Mage’s plan for total domination of the space-time continuum. Each new scenario in the campaign is more challenging than the one before it, introducing formidable foes, game-changing events, and epic bosses to battle! The only way to stop the Time Mage is to close all of their pesky portals but you’ll have to do so while combating wave after wave of their minions. Fight back with unique Heroes, special abilities, and an awesome arsenal of upgradable Towers. The Time Mage will stop at nothing as they try to take over the Kingdom and neither should you - archers ready!
Mechanics
Publishers
- Rexhry
- Lucky Duck Games
- Mirakulus
- Light N Games Inc.
- Ironhide Game Studio
Questions and answers
Kingdom Rush: Rift in Time 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 Kingdom Rush: Rift in Time is 45–90 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 Kingdom Rush: Rift in Time 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.
Kingdom Rush: Rift in Time has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Kingdom Rush: Rift in Time belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Video Game Theme. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Tile Placement. 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 Kingdom Rush: Rift in Time are: Sen-Foong Lim, Alara Cameron, and Helana Hope. 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 Kingdom Rush: Rift in Time 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.