
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,639
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Trekking the World
- 2–5 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2020

Rules assistance for Trekking Through History: Time Warps Expansion
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Trekking Through History: Time Warps Expansion is an expansion for Trekking Through History released in 2022 for 2–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Charlie Bink and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Turn Order: Time Track, and Open Drafting.
Time Warps create layers of tactics and strategy in Trekking Through History by giving you special powers you can only use once per round, often involving how you use and bend time. Because you can only use each Time Warp once, you'll need impeccable timing to make the most of them. There are 24 Time Warps in total, and 3 are in play each game, leading to 2024 unique situations to play through! —description from the publisher Now comes standard in the base game box.
Trekking Through History: Time Warps Expansion supports 2–4 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 Trekking Through History: Time Warps Expansion is 30–60 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 Trekking Through History: Time Warps Expansion for ages 10 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.
Trekking Through History: Time Warps Expansion has a complexity rating of 1.8 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.
Trekking Through History: Time Warps Expansion belongs to these categories: Adventure. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Turn Order: Time Track, and Open Drafting. 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 Trekking Through History: Time Warps Expansion are: Charlie Bink. 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 Trekking Through History: Time Warps Expansion as an expansion for Trekking Through History. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Trekking Through History to use it. Check that your edition of Trekking Through History is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.