Doctor Who: The Time Wars Family Board Game (2010) Board Game

Doctor Who: The Time Wars Family Board Game was released in 2010 by Imagination Games. It is based on the popular science fiction television series Doctor Who, where players take on the role of different incarnations of the Doctor as they travel through time and space to defeat enemies and complete missions.

Game Components of Doctor Who: The Time Wars Family Board Game

Game board with a flippable overlay

Monster cards (Weeping Angels, Silurians, Daleks)

Question cards

Player tokens

Rulebook

How To Setup Doctor Who: The Time Wars Family Board Game

To set up the game, players assign themselves a target amount of monsters to collect by drawing a card. The game board, which has a unique flippable overlay, is placed in the middle. Each player chooses a token and places it on the starting position on the board.

Gameplay Mechanics and Game Objective

Game Category: Competitive, Family-friendly

Mechanics: Trivia, Racing

Objective: Collect the required set of monster cards by answering questions correctly.
– Players move around the board and land on spaces where they can answer questions.
– Correct answers earn monster cards.
– The flippable board overlay changes the accessibility of certain spaces, requiring players to wait for the overlay to flip to their side to access question spaces.

Player Experience

The game has received largely negative feedback. Despite its promising concept as a Doctor Who trivia game, it falls short due to several issues. The questions are often too difficult for younger players and include non-Doctor Who trivia, which seems out of place. The game also suffers from printing errors, spelling mistakes, and incorrect information.

Pros

Unique flippable board design

Can be enjoyed by fans of the show who are aware of its flaws

Cons

Questions too hard for younger players

Non-Doctor Who trivia included

Printing errors and spelling mistakes

Lack of relevance to “The Time Wars” concept

Poorly designed and executed

Personal Thoughts on Doctor Who: The Time Wars Family Board Game

This game is not recommended for serious Doctor Who fans or those seeking a well-designed trivia game. It feels like a lazy cash-in on the Doctor Who franchise. However, for non-Doctor Who fans or those who are not particular about game quality, it might still offer some casual entertainment. For the price, there are better alternatives available, such as *Doctor Who Uno* or the *Unofficial Collectible Card Game*.

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