
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,744
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Timeline: Events
- 2–8 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2011

2019
Rules assistance for Timeline: Brasil
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Timeline: Brasil is a board game released in 2019 for 2–6 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up.
Was the First Constitution of the Brazilian Republic launched before or after the creation of the minimum wage? Had Christ the Redeemer been inaugurated at this time? Had Modern Art Week already happened? In Timeline, the first to correctly position all your cards on a timeline formed at the table will be the winner. This is a fun, fast and smart game that promotes knowledge of the great facts of the story. You can also combine the cards with other games in the Timeline series. Challenge yourself! —description from the publisher (translated) Será que a Primeira Constituição da República foi lançada antes ou depois da criação do salário mínimo? O Cristo Redentor já tinha sido inaugurado nessa época? A Semana da Arte Moderna já tinha acontecido? Em Timeline, o primeiro a posicionar corretamente todas as suas cartas numa linha do tempo formada na mesa será o vencedor. Este é um jogo divertido, rápido e inteligente, que promove o conhecimento dos grandes fatos da história. Você pode combinar as cartas também com outros jogos da série Timeline. Desafie-se! —description from the publisher
Timeline: Brasil supports 2–6 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 Timeline: Brasil 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 Timeline: Brasil 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.
Timeline: Brasil has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Timeline: Brasil belongs to these categories: Card Game, Trivia, and Educational. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Timeline: Brasil and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists Timeline: Brasil 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.