‘Timeline: Music And Cinema’ Review

While gaming may seem to focus on consoles these days, Tabletop gaming has seen a rise in popularity with some fun and original games being released. One such game is Timeline, which I took a look at.

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Timeline is a card game where players are dealt cards, which have historical events on them, both sides have the same image but one also holds the important time, which the player should not know. Players must take it in turns to place their card in the middle of the table. They place the card guessing whether it came before or after the already placed card chronologically. If they placed it correctly then the card stays in place, if not the player must take another card from the deck. The first player to get rid of all of their cards is the winner.

Timeline is a challenging but fun game, especially if you play the Cinema and Music edition. I was able to try both this and the History one, which is perfect for the style of game.

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What attracted me the most to Timeline was the artwork on the cards as well as the box. It’s a game that makes you have to think about what you are doing, and provides enough of a challenge to keep the players thinking. It’s also interesting that you can combine each card set to make the game even more interesting. It works because each set are all based on chronology, so it’s just a case of getting the time right.

As this is a Tabletop game it goes without saying that it is a game to play with your friends, though I did try it with myself just to see how challenging it could be to get the times right. It’s surprising just how hard it can be at times, and when some cards are only years apart it can be tricky to get the answer right. When looking at the music side of the game, these cards can be the toughest to work out. Especially when there is a larger timescale than with cinema.

For the most part though Timeline remains fun, even if it is a challenge. Depending on your knowledge of Music and Cinema it really keeps you guessing. Even if you do think you are knowledgeable about the subject there are many things that really make you think, and that is something I really found fun. The more you play of course, the easier it will become as you’ll learn what the years are. Until then though, there is still plenty to get out of Timeline, and I know it’s a game that I will keep on coming back to.

Timeline can be purchased in Waterstones in the UK as well as from Amazon.

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