Tides of Time
- Designer Kristian Čurla
- Publisher Portal Games , British Games Ltd (BGL) , Edge Entertainment , FunBox Jogos , Gém Klub Kft.
- Illustration Tomasz Jedruszek , Chris Ostrowski , Dan Pellow , Blake Rottinger , Artur Sadlos , Rafał Szyma
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Tides of Time, you play as an ancient civilization building your kingdom through three rounds. You draft cards with different suits and scoring objectives representing monuments, fortifications, and knowledge. After each round, you score your collected cards and select one as a relic to help in later rounds. The goal is to create the most prosperous kingdom before time flows on.
Who Is This Game For?
Designed exclusively for two players, this game offers a quick, strategic experience lasting about 20 minutes. Suitable for players aged 10 and up, it fits well as a light to medium-weight game for those familiar with drafting mechanics but accessible enough for newcomers.
How It Works
Tides of Time uses Closed Drafting and Set Collection. Over three rounds, players alternately draft cards from their hands, collecting sets of five different suits. Each card has a unique scoring objective. After drafting, players choose a card to keep as a relic, granting benefits in future rounds. This creates a simple engine-building dynamic across rounds.
What Makes It Special
Kristian Čurla’s blend of Closed Drafting and Set Collection creates a fast-paced two-player duel. Nominated in 2015 for awards like Best Card Game at Board Game Quest and Golden Geek, it belongs to the two-player-only family with high replay value despite its compact size.
Awards
2015
- 2015 Board Game Quest Awards Best Card Game — Nominated
Pro
- Short playtime around 20 minutes
- Combines Closed Drafting and Set Collection
- Designed specifically for two players
- Multiple award nominations in 2015
Contra
- Only playable with two players
- Limited card pool may reduce variety over time
- Light to medium complexity, not for heavy gamers
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game thematically explores the rise and fall of ancient civilizations, passing through eras of prosperity and collapse. Players experience building monuments and leaving lasting relics.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on collecting card sets that match scoring objectives and use relic cards to gain advantages in later rounds.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Tides of Time is designed exclusively for two players.
How long does a game really take?
A game takes about 20 minutes, enabling quick play sessions.
What prior experience do I need?
It is a light to medium-weight game; some experience with drafting helps but is not required.
How does this compare to similar games?
It uniquely combines Closed Drafting and Set Collection in a fast two-player format.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, suitable from age 10 with a short playtime, ideal for families who enjoy strategic two-player games.
What mechanic makes it special?
The combination of Closed Drafting and Set Collection along with the relic mechanic defines the gameplay.
Fazit
Tides of Time is recommended for two players seeking a short but strategic drafting card game. It offers tactical depth in quick sessions and stands out in the two-player card game niche.
