Boardgames

Switching Gears (fan expansion for T.I.M.E Stories)

Travel to 1882 in a T.I.M.E Stories fan expansion featuring moderate combat and tricky puzzles for 3–4 players.

3 - 4
player(s)

Medium

Switching Gears (fan expansion for T.I.M.E Stories) board game cover

About this expansion

Switching Gears is a fan expansion for T.I.M.E Stories for 3–4 players, released in 2016. Its scenario is set in 1882, offering a historical setting for groups looking for a new experience within the T.I.M.E Stories universe.

The scenario contains an average amount of combat. While action is part of the experience, the combat is not gory, making Switching Gears suitable for most older kids and families.

Puzzles are another central feature of the scenario. A couple of them are particularly tricky and may temporarily stall progress until your group finds the right solution. Patient discussion and careful thought can be important when the path forward is not immediately clear.

  • Set in 1882
  • Designed for 3–4 players
  • Includes an average amount of non-gory combat
  • Features a couple of challenging puzzles
  • Suitable for most older kids and families

Switching Gears offers a mix of combat and problem-solving, with its difficulty concentrated in a few puzzles that can slow the scenario down. The result is a setting and challenge profile that can appeal to families and groups seeking a T.I.M.E Stories fan expansion without gory content.

If your group enjoys working through difficult puzzles and is comfortable with occasional combat, this 1882 scenario provides a focused addition to the T.I.M.E Stories experience.