
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,131
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Unlock!: Extraordinary Adventures
- 1–6 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2022

2022
Rules assistance for Professor Charlies Reise durch die Zeit
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Professor Charlies Reise durch die Zeit is a board game released in 2022 for 1–6 players, 120–360 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. Its main mechanics are Deduction, Cooperative Game, and Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game.
The game in 24 episodes - playable in one piece or over 24 days. Professor Charlie has found a strange document in his letterbox. The mission in it concerns Charlie's latest invention: his time machine. Can you help Charlie on his journey through time and uncover the fabulous secret of the 24 Guardians? The puzzle game in 24 episodes can be played in one go or on 24 days, i.e. also as an advent calendar. If you solve a puzzle every day, you will need between 5 and 15 minutes. If you play the game in one piece, you should plan around 3-4 hours.
Professor Charlies Reise durch die Zeit supports 1–6 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 Professor Charlies Reise durch die Zeit is 120–360 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 Professor Charlies Reise durch die Zeit for ages 14 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.
Professor Charlies Reise durch die Zeit has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Professor Charlies Reise durch die Zeit belongs to these categories: Deduction and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Deduction, Cooperative Game, and Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game. 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 Professor Charlies Reise durch die Zeit 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.