Once Upon a Line
- Players: 1–5 players
- Play time: 120–180 min
- BGG rating: 7.7
About Once Upon a Line
Since the dawn of time, YOU, the Zephyrhymes, take control of talented beings in order to stop Tragedies that threaten the balance of the universe. The Butterfly’s Breath On Earth, in a not too distant future, a pandemic has decimated most of the human population, leaving room for insects to become gigantic. The survivors exploit the insects’ prodigious abilities to construct a new world. But all that may soon crumble. Once Upon a Line is a narrative game played out in chapters. Embody heroes and use their actions to play on a board of scratch off ink. Uncover hidden words and take their corresponding cards. This will reveal the next part of the story as well as new words to find in order to accomplish your mission. Fully immerse yourself in a personalized adventure. Elude traps (riddles, anagrams, palindromes, etc.). Complete your Quest before scratching off the last square on the Line of Tragedy. —description from the designer
- Released
- 2024
- Designers
- William Aubert, Dan Thouvenot
- Age
- 14+
- Best with
- 1 or 2 players (BGG community)
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How many players can play Once Upon a Line?
Once Upon a Line plays with 1–5 players.
What is the best player count for Once Upon a Line?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Once Upon a Line is best with 1 or 2 players (8 votes).
How long does Once Upon a Line take to play?
A game of Once Upon a Line takes 120–180 min.
What age is Once Upon a Line for?
The recommended minimum age for Once Upon a Line is 14+.
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