
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,516
- BGG rating
- 7.0
The Fox in the Forest Duet
- 2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2020

2023
Rules assistance for Uchronicle
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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Uchronicle is a board game released in 2023 for 2–3 players, 30–40 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by ぶらちょこ (Blachoco) and its main mechanics are Variable Set-up and Trick-taking.
ユークロニクル (Uchronicle) is a trick-taking game from Japan, where players adjust the rules as the go along, but not to break the space-time continuum. The publisher says: Uchronicle is one of the trick-taking games in which players repeatedly compare the strength of cards, called tricks. In this game, there are no pre-defined rules for 'strength order of numbers' or specially powerful 'trump cards' that are involved in winning or losing tricks. Players are obligated to win tricks at all times while changing these rules to be consistent with past win-loss results. Failure to change the rules without inconsistency will result in altering the past - taking unfavourable cards as negative VPs. Try to limit the number of negative VPs you get and win the game! 『Uchronicle』は、トリックと呼ばれるカードの強さ比べを繰り返すトリックテイキングゲームの一つです。このゲームでは、トリックの勝敗に関わる「数字の強さ順」や特別に強力な「切り札」のルールが予め決められていません。プレイヤーたちは、過去の勝敗結果と矛盾しないようにこれらのルールを変更しながら、常にトリックで勝利する義務を負います。矛盾なくルールを変更できなければ、過去を改変する――不都合なカードをマイナス点として引き取る――ことになります。獲得するマイナス点を抑え、ゲームの勝利を目指しましょう! publisher's summary
Uchronicle supports 2–3 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 Uchronicle is 30–40 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 Uchronicle 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.
Uchronicle has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Uchronicle belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Set-up and Trick-taking. 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 Uchronicle are: ぶらちょこ (Blachoco). 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 Uchronicle 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.