
- BGG rank
- BGG #25,785
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Tulip
- 2–6 players
- 20–40 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2025

2021
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Timeland: A Taluva adventure is a board game released in 2021 for 1–4 players, 20–45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Quentin Lammerant and its main mechanics are Race, Tile Placement, and Cooperative Game.
Welcome to Timeland, a stand-alone adventure in the land of Taluva. A very long time ago, the goddess Atera gifted several treasures to the inhabitant tribes of Taluva, instead of living in harmony the various tribes descended into war amongst each other. After many years of war and the island’s continuous volcanic eruptions, the island of Taluva is now deserted, however the treasures remain buried on the island. Welcome to Timeland. The objective of your group of explorers is to find the lost treasures buried on the island of Taluva. Hurry to find as much treasure as you can before a further eruption of the volcano. As a hardened adventurer, you will create a team of explorers to go on and find « The Taluva island ». Upon arriving you will find an uninhabited island containing 5 temples full of riches… Your aim is to find four treasures and restore the sacred tablet before the lava engulfs the last vestiges. The challenge will not be easy. Communication between players will be limited to the restricted activation of their walkie talkies and the varying risks will occupy a significant amount of their time. One solution to win, good communication and coordination. • A cooperative game • 5 Temples to vary the pleasures • 3 levels of difficulty for every player • Bienvenue dans Timeland. Il y a fort longtemps la déesse Atera offrit de nombreux trésors aux tribus de Taluva. Malheureusement, plutôt que de vivre en harmonie, celles-ci décidèrent de se faire la guerre pour récupérer tous les trésors et conquérir l’entièreté de l’île. Après de nombreuses années de guerre et d’éruptions volcaniques, Taluva est a présent déserte, les tribus ont disparu et leurs trésors avec... Bienvenue dans Timeland. Votre groupe d’explorateurs est en quête de savoir et de trésors perdus au sein de l’île de Taluva. Dépêchez-vous de rassembler tout ce que vous pouvez avant que le volcan n’entre en éruption une dernière fois... En tant qu’Aventurier aguerri, vous décidez de former une équipe d’explorateurs pour partir à la découverte de Taluva. En arrivant sur place vous trouvez une île inhabitée avec 5 Temples regorgeant de richesses… Votre objectif : Trouver 4 trésors et reconstituer la tablette sacrée avant que la lave n’engloutisse les derniers vestiges. Le défi ne sera pas simple car la communication entre les joueurs est limitée à l’activation restreinte de leurs talkies-walkies et les dangers vous feront perdre du temps. Une seule solution pour gagner, bien vous coordonner et communiquer à bon escient. • Un jeu de COOPÉRATION • 5 Temples pour varier les plaisirs • 3 niveaux de difficulté pour tous les joueurs •
Timeland: A Taluva adventure 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 Timeland: A Taluva adventure is 20–45 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 Timeland: A Taluva adventure 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.
Timeland: A Taluva adventure has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Timeland: A Taluva adventure belongs to these categories: Territory Building, Exploration, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Race, Tile Placement, and Cooperative 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 credited designers of Timeland: A Taluva adventure are: Quentin Lammerant. 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 Timeland: A Taluva adventure 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.