Timespan 2026
Designed by Kenneth Minde, Kristian Amundsen Østby
What it is
A medium-heavy civilization game for 1-5 players (~90 min), built around tech trees / tech tracks, variable player powers, worker placement.
Why it matters
A hobby board game catalogued on BoardGameGeek; it is not currently inside the overall BoardGameGeek rank list, and is a strategy title.
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How to play Timespan
Timespan is a heavier strategy game (rated 3.0 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 1–5 players, runs about 90 minutes and is aimed at ages 12 and up. It's a Civilization game where the core of play revolves around Tech Trees / Tech Tracks, Variable Player Powers and Worker Placement. A medium-heavy civilization game for 1-5 players (~90 min), built around tech trees / tech tracks, variable player powers, worker placement. A hobby board game catalogued on BoardGameGeek; it is not currently inside the overall BoardGameGeek rank list, and is a strategy title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Timespan
How many players can play Timespan?
Timespan plays with 1–5 players.
How long does Timespan take?
Timespan takes about 90 minutes.
What age is Timespan for?
Timespan is recommended for ages 12 and up.
Where to buy Timespan
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