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Take Time Board Game Review | A Clever Cooperative Puzzle Game
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Step into the thoughtful world of Take Time, a unique cooperative puzzle card game where teamwork, communication limits, and silent deduction matter as much as your strategy. In this video, Will and Sara breaks down how Take Time works and what makes it stand out.
Designed by Alexi Piovesan & Julien Prothière with artwork by Maud Chalmel, Take Time challenges 2–4 players to solve 40 unique clock-based puzzles using limited information and silent teamwork. This cooperative experience blends logic, planning, and group communication in a way that’s both accessible and deeply rewarding.
Hit play to see how it all works!
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:23 Game Overview – What Is Take Time?
00:33 Designers, Player Count & Art Style
00:58 Discussion Phase & Strategy Talk
01:25 Placing Cards Around the Clock
01:46 Winning vs Failing a Puzzle
02:26 Envelope of Disappointment Explained
03:05 Puzzle Examples & Rules Variations
03:27 Strategy, Assumptions & Teamwork
05:00 Non-Verbal Communication Insights
06:21 Player Interaction & Decision Making
07:31 Replayability & Puzzle Depth
08:10 Two-Player Variant Breakdown
08:37 Final Thoughts & Recommendation
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https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/440540/take-time
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