Timelag (1980)

Timelag: A Strategic Science Fiction Board Game

Timelag is a strategic science fiction board game of combat across the reaches of outer space where Einsteinian time dilation directly affects the flow of play. It was published by Gameshop, Inc. in 1980 and is a two-player game in which each player controls one civilization at war with the other civilization.

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Game Components of Timelag

– Game board
– 2 sets of playing pieces
– 2 sets of cards
– 2 sets of markers
– 2 dice
– Rulebook

Game Setup of Timelag

Each player chooses a civilization and takes the corresponding playing pieces, cards, and markers. The game board is placed between the players. Each player places their home planet on the board. Players take turns placing their fleets on the board. Players draw cards to determine the starting player.

Gameplay Mechanics of Timelag

Players take turns moving their fleets and attacking the other player’s fleets. The game uses a unique time dilation mechanic, where the time it takes for a fleet to travel between two points on the board depends on the distance between those points and the speed of the fleet. Players can also use cards to gain advantages in combat or to manipulate the flow of time.

Game Objective of Timelag

The objective of the game is to destroy the other player’s home planet.

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