Anachrony
- Players
- 1-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 3 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 120 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 15+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 4.0 / 5
- Year
- 2017
About the game
Anachrony is a science-fiction worker-placement game set after an apocalyptic explosion, where four ideological factions rebuild civilization while harnessing time-rift technology to send resources back to earlier turns. Players juggle specialists and exosuits across two tiers of worker placement, racing to complete faction objectives before, or in spite of, a looming second cataclysm. Its variable player powers, dynamic timeline, and time-loop resource mechanic create a distinctive, high-complexity puzzle. Anachrony supports 1-4 players across a meaty 120-minute session.
Hobbli's Notes
Anachrony's time-travel resource loop is one of the more inventive mechanisms in modern heavy euros: sending resources back to your past self to fuel your present strategy is a genuinely clever twist on worker placement. It's a demanding game that rewards players who enjoy dense rulebooks and long-term optimization.
What we like
- Unique time-rift mechanic adds a genuinely novel twist to worker placement.
- Strong variable player powers create distinct faction strategies.
- Solo mode and asynchronous scenario length add flexibility.
- Rich science-fiction theme reinforced by strong art direction.
Keep in mind
- High complexity and long rulebook create a steep entry barrier.
- Significant downtime in higher player counts.
- Some mechanisms can feel fiddly to track during play.
Who it's for
Suited to experienced strategy gamers aged 14+ who enjoy inventive worker-placement mechanics and science-fiction theming; best with a committed group of 1-4 players.
