- BGG rating
- 8.6
The Perfect Moment: A Job Interview Gone Wrong
- 1–2 players
- 15–30 min
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #26,100
- BGG rating
- 5.7
The Perfect Moment
2019
Rules assistance for The Perfect Moment
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–2 players
- 15–30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for The Perfect Moment
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
The Perfect Moment is a board game released in 2019 for 1–2 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Michael Brown (II) and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Set Collection.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 6.6
The Perfect Moment: Las Vegas Gone Wrong
- 1–2 players
- 15–30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2019
- BGG rating
- 7.8
The Perfect Moment: A Little Espionage Gone Wrong
- 1–2 players
- 15–30 min
- 2020
- BGG rating
- 8.8
The Perfect Moment: An Escape Plan Gone Wrong
- 1–2 players
- 15–30 min
- 2020
- BGG rating
- 7.5
The Perfect Moment: Time Travel Gone Wrong
- 2 players
- 30 min
- 2020
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About the game
If only... Everyone has something about their past they desperately wish they could change: a terrible loss, that missed opportunity, the greatest of mistakes. If only you had known that that one tiny detail would make all the difference. If only you could do it again, everything would be different now. But if you WERE given the chance to rewrite history, would be brave enough to take it? Could you face the unknown and its unforeseen consequences? Could you fight fate to create the perfect moment? In The Perfect Moment, players race to rewrite history in their favor using a deck of only 18 cards. Players use equipment, exploit paradoxes in the time-space continuum, and author their own revision of the past. Featuring a clever multi-sided card system, every card is used by both players based on what they can see. Equipping that card for yourself may just give your opponent the ability they were looking for. Every turn, players activate up to two revealed cards, which each have special effects. After the effects are resolved, the player can optionally score a card to earn up to 3 points depending on how closely they match it. The first player to 16 points wins. It takes careful planning and a bit of luck to avoid failing like you have so many times before. This time will be different. This time... Includes the first 3 sets of the series, and the solo mode rule set: 1994: A Relationship Gone Wrong 1981: A Bank Robbery Gone Wrong 2005: A Big Event Gone Wrong The Perfect Moment: Echoes (1st version)
Designers
Publishers
- Frosted Games
- Button Shy
Questions and answers
The Perfect Moment supports 1–2 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 The Perfect Moment is 15–30 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 The Perfect Moment 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.
The Perfect Moment has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
The Perfect Moment belongs to these categories: Card Game, Print & Play, and Travel. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, 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 The Perfect Moment are: Michael Brown (II). 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 The Perfect Moment 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.