Back to the Future: Dice Through Time (2020) Board Game
Back to the Future: Dice Through Time is a board game released in 2020 by Ravensburger. Designed by Ken Franklin, Chris Leder, and Kevin Rodgers, this game is based on the popular “Back to the Future” movie franchise. Players take on the roles of Marty McFly and Doc Brown as they travel through time to fix the space-time continuum.
Game Components of Back to the Future: Dice Through Time
How To Setup Back to the Future: Dice Through Time
To set up the game, lay out the board and place a Biff standee on each Biff starting location in the four time periods. Shuffle the event cards and place them in their designated spots on the board. Randomize and place the Einstein tokens beside the board along with the paradox tokens. Players select a color, take the corresponding player board, dice, and DeLorean figure, and place their DeLorean on the clock tower space in their starting time period. Determine the difficulty level, which ranges from Science Experiment (beginner) to Nobody Calls Me Chicken (insane), and distribute the appropriate number of item cards for each time period.
Gameplay Mechanics and Game Objective
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Player Experience
Playing **Back to the Future: Dice Through Time** is an immersive experience, especially for fans of the franchise. The game requires strategic cooperation among players as they navigate through different timelines, manage events, and deal with the mischievous Biff. The ripple mechanic, where players can leave dice in the past for future use, adds a clever and thematic twist to the gameplay. The game’s difficulty levels and the constant pressure of the OUTATIME marker create a sense of urgency, making each round challenging and engaging.
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Personal Thoughts on Back to the Future: Dice Through Time
This game is ideal for fans of the Back to the Future franchise and those who enjoy cooperative, dice-driven games. It offers a fun and challenging experience, especially for players who appreciate the thematic elements and the strategic depth of managing time travel and paradoxes. While it may be a bit complex for very new gamers, it is an excellent addition to any board game collection for those who enjoy light to medium complexity games with a strong cooperative focus.
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