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TimeTripper
1980
Rules assistance for TimeTripper
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.1/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for TimeTripper
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TimeTripper is a board game released in 1980 for 1–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jim Dunnigan and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Cooperative Game, and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
"TimeTripper" is a cooperative or solitaire wargame in which a Vietnam era squad or single soldier is teleported through time and space to battle everything from T-Rexes to Hell's Angels to Psionic Flesh Eating Plants. From an SPI advert in 1980: TimeTripper simulates the adventures of a U.S. infantryman, who accidentally creates a time warp that transports him to famous battles of the past and to fantastic battles of the future. Though armed with modern weaponry, the TimeTripper must husband his resources as he encounters the fearsome Tyranosaurus Rex, the Greek hoplites, Nazi infantry, and the futuristic Timepolice. Rules cover travel through time, missile and melee combat, endurance and experience; the game also includes rules for TeamTripper play and for a Timemaster. TimeTripper includes an 11' x 17' sheet with Battlefield and Time Displays, 100 cardboard playing pieces, rules and playing aids. Buyers Guide for TimeTripper Age Range: 12 years through adult Number of players: 1 to 4 (highly suitable for solitaire) Average playing time: One to three hours Complexity: Moderate (3.2) For purposes of comparison; the game of Monopoly is considered to have a complexity rating of 2.34
Designers
Publishers
- SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)
Questions and answers
TimeTripper 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 TimeTripper is 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 TimeTripper 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.
TimeTripper has a complexity rating of 2.1 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.
TimeTripper belongs to these categories: Wargame, Adventure, and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Cooperative Game, and Hexagon Grid. 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 TimeTripper are: Jim Dunnigan. 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 TimeTripper 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.