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The Time of Troubles 1605-1612
2010
Rules assistance for The Time of Troubles 1605-1612
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 180 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.3/5
Rules assistant for The Time of Troubles 1605-1612
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The Time of Troubles 1605-1612 is a board game released in 2010 for 2–5 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Alexei Razygraev and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Simulation.
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About the game
The game is about a crucial point in the history of Russia. The Time of Troubles (Smuta) at the beginning of the 17th century. After the mysterious death of the Great Prince Dmitry, son of Ivan the Terrible, begins the political and military struggles depicted in this game. 2-5 players each represent a faction in the struggle for the throne of the Tsar. Military and Political Strategy Game that is played through movement of units on a location based map connected by a road net. Victory points are acquired for the control of cities and fortresses, battles won and placing a Tsar on the throne. Leaders are used both in battle with military units as well as to gain control of the cities and forts. Other Characters are used as well to manipulate political events. Card play is used to influence the course of the game. Military units are recruited or purchased during play.
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Questions and answers
The Time of Troubles 1605-1612 supports 2–5 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 Time of Troubles 1605-1612 is 180 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 Time of Troubles 1605-1612 for ages 12 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 Time of Troubles 1605-1612 has a complexity rating of 2.3 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 Time of Troubles 1605-1612 belongs to these categories: Wargame and Pike and Shot. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Simulation. 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 Time of Troubles 1605-1612 are: Alexei Razygraev. 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 Time of Troubles 1605-1612 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.