TIMET RIPPER RULES, PAGE 1

Copyright © 1980, Simulations Publications, lnc., New York, N.Y., 10010

Read This First:The rules to TimeTripper are organized by majortopics arranged in the order in which they occur inthe play of the game. Each such major topic isgiven a number and a name below which is given(usually) a General Rule or Description whichsummarizes the rules in that section. This is usual-ly followed by numbered paragraphs called Cases,which give the specifics of the rules. Note that thenumbering of the Cases is a decimal form of theMajor Section number. Players should examinethe map and counters and then quickly read therules (without trying to memorize them). Then thegame should beset up to play and a "trial run"made. TimeTripper is designed to be playedsolitaire or with up to four players.Should you have any difficulty interpreting therules, please write to SPI, phrasing your questionsso that they can be answered by a simple sentence,word, or number. You must enclose a stamped,self-addressed envelope. We cannot guarantee aproper answer should you choose to phone in yourquestion (the right person is not always available- and since SPI has published hundreds of games,no one individual is capable of answering all ques-tions). Write to:SPIRules Questions Editor for TimeTripper257 Park Avenue South New York, N.Y. 10010

1.0 INTRODUCTION2.0 DESCRIPTION OF GAME COMPONENTS

2.1 Sample Counters2.2 The Battle Display2.3 The Time Displays2.4 The Record Track2.5 The Charts and Tables and Battle Sheet

3.0 HOW TO SET UP THE GAME3.1 Setting Endurance3.2 Choosing Weapens and Equipment3.3 Setting Weight and Movement Allowance

4.0 BASIC PROCEDURE5.0 RANDOM TIME TRAVEL

5.1 When Random Time Travel Occurs5.2 Travel from the Past to the Future

and Vice Versa5.3 Regaining the Present

6.0 SETTING UP THE BATTLES6.1 Past TimeTripper Battles6.2 Future and Fantasy TimeTripper Battles6.3 Restrictions on Deployment6.4 Strength Values, Endurance Levels, and

Numbers of Opponents6.5 "Cleaning Up" Between Battles6.6 Optional Random Set-Up Procedure

7.0 MOVEMENT, ZONES OF CONTROLAND STACKING RESTRICTIONS7.i Movement Allowances7.2 Zones of Control7.3 More than One Unit Per Hex (Stacking)7.4 Movement and Other Actions

8.0 COMBAT8.1 Weapons Chart8.2 Missile Weapon Combat8.3 Melee Combat8.4 Grenade Combat8.5 Recovering Weapons

8.6 Accuracy Table8.7 Combat Results,Table8.8 Combat Results

9.0 HISTORI(:AL SOLDIER ANDANIMAL DETECTION9.1 Detection9.2 Movement of Historical Soldiers and

Animals as a Result of Detection9.3 Attacks by Historical Soldiers and Animals

as a Result of Detection9.4 Detection Table

10.0 COMMAND TIME TRAVEL10.1 Command the Flux10.2 Conjuring the Flux10.3 Moving the Flux10.4 Aligning the Flux10.5 Jumping the Flux10.6 Special Rules Concerning the Flux

11.0 ENDURANCE12.0 EXPERIENCE13.0 TEAMTRIPPER (OPTIONAL RULE)

13.1 TeamTripper Equipment Restrictions13.2 Random Selection of Team Equipment13.3 TeamTripper Weapon Selection Chart

14.0 TREASURE HUNTING (OPTIONAL RULE)15.0 NEGOTIATION (OPTIONAL RULE)

15.1 Restrictions on Negotiations15.2 Effects of Negotiation15.3 Negotiation Results Table

16.0 WINNING THE GAME17.0 HOW TO USE A TIMEMASTER

[1.0] INTRODUCTIONVietnam, 1971

It's about 3 a.m. on a jungle trail in South Viet-nam. A few meters from the trail sits a loneAmerican soldier. He is spec/4 Timoid Zapetski,"Timmy the Zap." He's on ambush patrol again.He's not very popular with his platoon sergeant.The company first sergeant doesn't like him verymuch, either. Timmy has three hobbies (asidefrom the one shared by most grunts in Vietnam,that of surviving 'until they fly out): chemistry,electronics, and military history. The militaryhistory he got interested in after he was drafted.He always liked to read, and here he was with plen-ty of time and a little "history in the making"before him. He's read a lot in the last two years.His electronics hobby is reflected by his experi-ment with any piece of electronic equipment thatcomes into his hands. His knowledge of the blackmarket allows him to obtain many esoteric partsand devices. He has customized the radio he nor-mally operates. His superiors don't know exactlywhat the radio's capable of doing, but they doknow that it will do more than the normal radio. ,Tonight, Timmy's radio is wired into most of thesensor systems in the area as well as an as-yetuntested link with the local satellite communica-tions system.Timmy has been indulging in his chemical in-terests, and he is now stoned out of his mind. Heshould have known better than to ingest a newbatch without first testing it back at the base camp.But what the.hell, this batch was so powerful that

even if Charlie found him he probably wouldn'tfeel a thing when the AK 47 opened up. It's astrange feeling he has now ... starting tohallucinate. Off to the right, there is this columnof light, like a phosphorescent tornado. He startsplaying with his radio. It begins to dawn on himthat the column of light is fluxing and moving ap-parently in response to what he is doing with theradio's customized controls. Well, let's make theold flux dance a little bit. And dance it does. Well,let's bring the old flux in for a closer look. And soit comes.Well, let's get inside the old flux. And so:he does. Well, let's make the old flux change col- .ors. And so it does.

* .ZAP1'l< '*'I< •All of a sudden it is daylight and there ate no trees.

The flux, which he can still make out in thesunlight, is about 30 meters iJway from him off tothe right and, holy Jesus, here comes a cop. Wait aminute. A cop? Some guy in front of him, about50 meters away, wearing a leather jacket and aleather helmet. Wait a minute. This guy is alsowearing a skirt and he's carrying a pole. No, wait aminute. That's a spear. There's a whole bunch of'em! I think I'll go back to reefer, says Timmy theZap. This chemistry's a little too heavy.Slowly it begins to dawn on Timmy that he is nolonger stoned. That wherever he is, it's real. Aboutthat time he's knocked on his back as one of thespears hits him in the chest. Fortunately, his flackjacket absorbs the blow. Timmy, as is his custom,is armed to the teeth: M16, maybe a dozenmagazines, .25 calibre automatic pistol with 20 ex-tra rounds of ammunition, .357 magnum revolverwith a dozen extra rounds, six hand grenades,three flares and one claymore mine. A few more ofthose funny guys with the skirts are coming at himwith their spears so Timmy lets off a burst with hisM16, and the three leather men drop. Another onestands there sort of transfixed. He then coughs alittle blood and keels over."I don't think these guys have ever seen a riflebefore," Timmy thinks to himself. Timmystumbles over to the flux which was movingaround across the battlefield. He has to snuff afew more leather men plus some kid wearing no ar-mor, but slinging rocks at him, one of which damnnear knocks his helmet off. Timmy gets inside theflux, plays with his radio again, and

* .ZAPI '*'I< 'I< •

finds himself right behind a sabre-tooth tiger, at-tempting to bring down what appears to be thelargest water buffalo in Vietnam. Timmy thinks tohimself, "All of this wouldn't be happening if I'dstayed in college."

[2.0] DESCRIPTION OF THEGAME COMPONENTS

GENERAL RULE:A complete game of TimeTripper includes therules, Battlefield Display, Past and Future TimeDisplays, Record Track, 100 die-cut playingpieces, and two dice.

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CASES:

[2.1] SAMPLE COUNTERSThe playing pieces (also called "counters"),representing Time'Frippers, historical soldiers,and animals, are often referred to as "units." Ad-ditional counters serve as markers used in the playof the game.

Front Back[!JMeleeSoldier M_ W"""",[2JEach counter represents a soldier armed with amelee weapon (sword, axe, etc.). When the soldieris killed or disabled, the counter is turned over,and then represents that soldier's weapon, which aTripper may subsequently pick up and use.

~_Missilesoldier .. _ w~ MIssile weapon~

Each counter represents a soldier armed with amissile weapon (bow, rifle, etc.), These units areused in the same manner as melee soldier counters.

rMlHorse~

Ii""lTim

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Tim Dead

One side represents Tim (a Tripper) alive, the otherTim dead.

DTimCurrent

Endurance

Tim Current Endurance

This marker is placed on the appropriate box onthe Record Track to indicate Tim's current En-durance Level. The lower _a Tripper's EnduranceLevel,_the slower he can move and the less he cancarry. -If his Endurance Level reaches "0," he isdead.

DTimw.ightCarrying

Tim Weight Carrying

This marker is placed on the appropriate box onthe Record Track to indicate the portion of thatTripper's current Endurance Level that isdedicated to carrying weight. _Note: The moreweight a Tripper carries, the slower he can move.

Experience

Tim ExperienceTim

rrl·357Magnum Pistol r~ .25CalPistol ,25f'istol

This counter represents a pistol held by a Tripper.It is not placed on any display, but is kept by thePlayer where he can see it. When a pistol is empty

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(i.e., unloaded), the Player should place the pistolcounter on top of the Pistol Ammo Marker (on theRecord Track) to indicate it is empty.

_~ .357Ammo -

L::J~Ml6Ammo

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Shotgun Ammo

0-:25CalAmmo,

DDD

An AmmoMarker is placed on the Record Trackto indicate how many reloads the Tripper possess-ing a weapon has for that 'particular weapon, andalso whether that weapon is currently loaded ornot.

Shotgun

Am...

DDmMI Grenades

~These markers indicate how many grenades a Trip-per has.

Tripper inTime -0

Missile Missile Weapon AmmoWeaponAm...

~She/lhOleS~

These counters are deployed on the Battle Displayto represent either trees and bushes or shellholes,

Tripperin

TIme_............._J

- This marker is used to represent the Tripper's"Location'vin time on -theTime Displays.o Stuno -

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f-;::lMOVeAWayu

I ,!.j RadioD IWl Claymore

L:::JThis marker is placed on the appropriate box of, the Record Track to indicate that Tripper's Cur-rent Experience Level (the number of times thatTripper has "jumped the flux;" see 12.0).

M26Gren

M26 Grenades

oDDD

Other counters in TimeTripper include the M72Rocket Launcher, the Ankylosaur (300 series),Buffalo (500 series) and Sabertooth (601).

This marker is used to indicate a stunned soldier orone that is in the process of moving away (or flee-ing).

[2.2] THE BATTLE DISPLAYThe Battle Display represents the physical area inwhich the battles are fought. Each hexagon repre-sents about 5 meters across (each turn represents5-10 seconds). Each hex on the Battle Display has aunique number on it. In addition, some hexes havea number/letter combination (like "5B", "3A",etc.). These hexes are used to deploy counters ran-domly as described in 6.0. The numbers along theedge of the Battle Display are also used to deploycounters (see 6.0). The "T" hex in the center of theBattle Display is the hex the Tripper always landson in solitaire play. The numbers on the hexsidesof that hex are used when a counter must be movedrandomly.

[2.3] THE TIME DISPLAYSThe two Time Displays represent the areas in timethrough which the TimeTripper may travel. Onerepresents the past and the other the future. Eachis composed of 37 hexes, representing 36 positionsin time (each of which corresponds -to a potential"battle") plus a "Time Hole." The only counterever placed on the Time Displays is the Tripper inTime Marker.[2.31J Past Time Display

(see mapsheet)[2.32] Future Time Display

(see map sheet)

[2.4] THE RECORD TRACKThe Record Track is used to indicate the currentstatus of each TimeTripper in terms of Endurance,Ammo, and Speed. This display has four columns,one for each Tripper's markers.

[2.5] THE CHARTS AND TABLESAND BATTLE SHEET

The rules booklet includes two pullout sheets. Onesheet includes all the Charts and Tables needed toplay the game, plus Designer's Notes. The secondis a Battle Sheet on which all 72 battles may befound.

Trees and Bushes

This counter is used on the Battle Display to repre-sent the flux (see 10.0).

[3.0] HOWTOSETUPTHEGAME

GENERAL RULE:There are two methods of playing TimeTripper:either solitareor with teams of two to four players("Trippers"). If you are playing with a team, con--suit the "TeamTripper" rules-Section (13.0). Sec-tions 3.0 through 12.0 deal with TimeTripper soli-taire play.

PROCEDURE:In order to set up a game of Time'Iripper; a Playermust first set his Tripper's Endurance and thenchoose a mix of weapons and equipment that willaccompany him on his journey through time.

CASES:[3.1] SETTING ENDURANCEBefore the start of the game, a Player must set hisTripper's Endurance Marker on the box marked

~M16

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Shotgun--L~ed Shotgun

20 on any of the four columns of boxes on theRecord Track (2.4).

[3.2] CHOOSING WEAPONSAND EQUIPMENT

After setting his Tripper's Endurance Marker, aPlayer must choose a mix of weapons and equip-ment that will accompany him throughout thegame. This mix may be no more than 50 pounds(although the Tripper is not obligated to take ex-actly 50 pounds).[3.21) Every Tripper must carry the followingequipment in each game of TimeTripper:A. One M16 rifle (7 pounds); andB. Oneradio(l6pounds).Note: These two pieces of equipment are repre-sented in the game by individual counters. Thesecounters should be kept in front of the 'Player toindicate that the Tripper possesses them.[3.22) In addition to the equipment required ac-cording to the instructions of Case 3.21, each Trip-per may choose any combination of availableweapons (see 8.1, Weapons Chart) and ammoreloads before the start of play, as long as the totalweight o(equipment carried (including the M16 ri-fle and radio) does not exceed 50 pounds. Theweight of each weapon is listed on the WeaponsChart; ammo reloads (regardless of weapon)weigh one pound each.

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[3.23) The M16, shotgun, .357 and .25 caliber pis-tols, the M72 LAW and the Claymore mine arerepresented by individual counters that the Playershould keep off to the side.[3.24) For each ammo reload or grenade chosen,the Player should place the corresponding "Am-mo" or "Grenade" Marker in the appropriate boxof the Record Track (2.4). Example: If the Trippertakes four .357 Magnum pistol ammo reloads withhim, the" .357 Magnum Pistol Ammo" Markerwould be placed in the box numbered 4 on theRecord Track.[3.25) If the Tripper takes a bayonet or insectrepellant with him, this fact must be noted on aseparate sheet of paper.

[3.3] SETTING WEIGHT ANDMOVEMENT ALLOWANCE

Before the start of the game, the Player must sethis Tripper's Weight Carrying Marker on a box ofthe Track Display to indicate the number of En-durance Points that are devoted to carrying weightand hence not available for movement (see 7.1).The Player totals the weight of everything cardedby the Tripper (weights are listed on the WeaponsTable, 8.1) and divides by five, dropping any frac-tions. The result is the number of EndurancePoints devoted to carrying weight; that number issubtracted from 20 to determine what box theWeight Carrying marker is placed in. The box theWeight Carrying marker is in on the Record Trackindicates the Tripper's current Movement Allow-ance (the number printed in the box). Example: Ifa Tripper is carrying 43 pounds, 8 EndurancePoints (43 +- 5 = 8 and 3/5ths) would bededicated to carrying weight. The Weight Carry-ing marker would (at the beginning of the game,when theTripper's Endurance Level is 20) be plac-ed in the "12" box, and the Tripper's MovementAllowance would be 4.

[3.4] HOW TO START THE GAMEPlace the Tripper in Time Marker on the TimeHole hex of the Past Time Display (2.31). TheTripper in Time Marker is then moved randomlythrough time, as per 5.0.

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[4.0] BASIC PROCEDUREGENERAL RULE:The basic action in TimeTripper is the movementof the Tripper in Time from situation to situationas he attempts to get "home" to the present. Eachpotential situation is represented by a hex on oneof the time displays, and is called a "battle." Playof the game consists essentially of a series of bat-tles, punctuated by "jumps" through time by theTimeTripper between those battles. Each jumpthrough time and corresponding battle is con-sidered to be a "Game-Turn."Game-Tum OutnneEach Game-Turn must proceed strictly as describ-ed below.1. TIMETRAVELSTAGEThe Player resolves the Tripper's travel throughtime, adjusting the placement of the Tripper inTime Marker on the Time Display to indicate theTripper's new position in time. Note: If the Trip-per returns to the present in this stage, the game isover. If not, when the movement of the Tripper inTime Marker is completed, the appropriate battleis set up, as per 6.0.2. BATTLE STAGEA. Tripper PhaseThe Tripper may move and/or fire one of hisweapons (see 7.0 and 8.0). The Tripper may also(or alternately) attempt to control or otherwisemanipulate the flux (see 10.0), or negotiate (op-tional rule, see 15.0). (Exception: In the first Trip-per Phase of a given battle, the Tripper may notmove, although he may fire his weapon.)B. Historical Soldier (or Animal) PhaseHistorical soldiers (or animals) may detect, move,and perform combat (see 8.0 and 9.0). Historicalsoldiers or animals perform these actions individu-ally, not together. (Exception: In solitaire games,there is no Historical Soldier Phase in the FirstBattle Stage of each Game-Turn.)C. Stun Marker Removal PhaseIf the Tripper jumped the flux (see 10.5), theGame-Turn is over, and play proceeds to the TimeTravel Stage (1) of the next Game-Turn. If not, allStun Markers on historical soldiers or animals areremoved, and another Battle Stage (2) is begun.Note that while there may never be more than oneTime Travel Stage in a given Game-Turn, there isno limit to the number of Battle Stages which mayoccur in anyone Game-Turn.

[5.0] RANDOM TIME TRAVELGENERAL RULE:Throughout the course of the game, the Tripperwill travel through time one or more times. Alltime travel is kept track of on the Time Displays(2.31 and 2.32). The "Tripper in Time" (TT)Marker is used to record the position of the Trip-per on the Time Display. This is the only markerever placed on the display, and the hex it occupiesindicates the current position of the Tripper intime. Trippers move through time involuntarily tobegin the game and voluntarily by "jumping theflux" (see 10.5) at the end of each Battle Stage.Movement through time "is either "random"(wherein the Tripper has no control) or "com-manded" (whereby the Tripper has a variabledegree of control). This Section concerns randomtime travel; commanded time travel is coveredlater (see 10.0).

PROCEDURE:Random time travel occurs during any TimeTravel Stage during which it is required as per 5.1.

A. The Tripper rolls one die. The resultingnumber is the direction in which the TT Markerwill move on the Time Display (the Tripper shouldconsult the numbers adjacent to the hexsides of theTime Hole hex in order to determine what direc-tion this die roll indicates).B. The Tripper again rolls one die; the resultingnumber indicating the number of hexes the TTMarker must move on the Time Display. If anouter hex on the Time Display is reached and theTT Marker can move no further in the indicateddirection, turn the TT Marker two hexsides to theright (l20 degrees) and continue movement in thenew direction.

CASES:

[5.1] WHENRANDOMTIMETRAVEL OCCURS

[5.11) The Tripper is moved randomly throughtime to begin the game, after it has been set up (see3.0).[5.12) Whenever the Tripper jumps the flux and ithas not been aligned (lO.4), he is moved randomlythrough time.[5.13) Whenever the TT Marker lands (i.e.,finishes its movement) on the Time Hole hex andthe Tripper fails to regain the present (see 5.3), theTripper must be moved randomly through time.[5.14) Whenever the TT Marker lands on a num-bered battle hex on the Time Display that hasalready been visited by that Tripper (the Playermust keep track of which numbered battle hexeson the Time Display have been landed on duringthe course of the game), the Tripper must be mov-ed randomly through time. Note: The effect of thisrule is to make it harder and harder to return to thepresent, the more battles that are fought. How-ever, see also 5.31.

[5.2] TRAVEL FROM THE PAST toTHEFUTURE AND VICE VERSA

If, during movement on the Time Display, the TTMarker passes (but does not land directly on) theTime Hole hex, the TT Marker has passed to theFuture Time Display (if the TT Marker currentlyoccupies the Past Time Display) or to the PastTime Display (if the TT Marker currently occupiesthe Future Time Display). The TT Marker isimmediately shifted to the opposite Time Display,while continuing to move the number of hexes (inthe same direction) dictated by its random move-ment.Example: The TT Marker occupies the 29 hex onthe Past Time Display. During random movement,the Tripper rolls a "3" for direction and a "4" fortravel length. Moving the TT Marker on the PastTime Display, the TT Marker passes over the TimeHole hex. It is immediately shifted to the FutureTime Display and, proceeding to move in the samedirection, finishes its movement on hex 48 of thisdisplay.[5.3] REGAINING THE PRESENT[5.31) If, by virtue of aligned movement on theTime Display (see 10.4), the TT Marker ends updirectly on the Time Hole hex, there is a possibilitythat the Tripper may reach the present day (Viet-nam) again. In order to determine if the presenthas been regained, the Tripper should roll twodice. If the dice roll is equal to or less than thenumber of flux jumps the,Tripper has made duringthe course of the game (this is kept track of usingthe Experience Marker; see 12.0), the Tripper hasreached the present day again. If not, the TTMarker is immediately subject to random move-ment on the Time Display (see 5.13).[5.32) If the TT Marker lands on the Time Holehex through random movement, the Tripper is noteligible to regain the present (see 5.13).

[6.0] SETTING UP THEBATTLES

GENERAL RULE:There are two groups of battles, each one corres-ponding to one of the two Time Displays. Eachspecific battle is represented by a particular 'hex onthe Past or Future Time Display. Each battle mayonly be fought once during the course of a game(see5.14).

Each battle listing includes its title and date (ifknown), negotiation ratings (see 15.0), treasure (ifany; see 14.0), a deployment option for the op-position (either "Random" or "Enter"), thestrengths and number of any opponents, andnotes.

PROCEDURE:After movement of the Tripper in Time Marker (asper 5.0 or 10.0) has been completed, the battlecorresponding to the hex the marker occupies is setup. In solitaire play, the Tripper counter is alwaysplaced on the "T" hex (0707). Random set-up isalways used for any loose equipment belonging tothe Tripper (see 13.0), and any historical soldiersinadvertantly along for the ride (see 10.62). De-pending on the battle, opponents may be deployedusing Random set-up or Enter set-up. All unitsthat are to be deployed using Random set-up aredeployed first, and then any using Enter set-up.

RANDOM SET-UPA. The Tripperts), loose equipment, historicalsoldiers or animals along for the ride, and the op-ponents from the present battle (if they are to bedeployed randomly) are divided into groups of six,and the counters in each group arranged in order.

B. A letter between "A" and "F" is selected.

C. A die is rolled.

D. The first counter in the first group is placed inthe hex on the Battle Display corresponding to thecombination of the number and letter (e.g.,"3D"). Each ofthe other counters in the group arein turn placed in one of the other five hexes withthe same-number.

Example: The letter "D" is selected and the dieroll result is "3." The first counter in the group isdeployed in hex "3D," the second counter in thegroup is deployed in hex "3E," the third counter isdeployed in "3F," the fourth in "3A," the fifth in"3B" and the last in "3C." See 6.33.

E. Repeat steps "B" through "D" for eachgroup.

ENTER SET-UP(HISTORICAL SOLDIERSOR ANIMALS ONLY)A~A die is rolled.

B. The Player places each historical soldier oranimal counter on anyone of the border hexes ofthe Battle Display which contains the number cor-responding to the die roll result.

C. If there are more historical soldiers or animalsthan appropriately numbered hexes, repeat steps"A" and "B" until all have been deployed.

CASES:

[6.1] PASTTIMETRIPPERBATTLES(see removable insert)

[6.2] FUTURE AND FANTASYTIMETRIPPER BATTLES(see removable insert)

[6.3] RESTRICTIONS ONDEPLOYMENT

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[6.31) No more than one counter may be placedon anyone hex during set-up of a battle. Excep-tion: See 6.32.

[6.32) When horses are called for, each historicalsoldier counter in the given battle is stacked with ahorse counter.

[6.33) Random Set-up Chart

This chart lists the hexes used for Random set-upas per the Procedure. (See mapsheet).

[6.4] STRENGTH VALUES,ENDURANCE LEVELS, ANDNUMBERS OF OPPONENTS

[6.41) Four values are listed for each opponent(see 6.1 and 6.2). These values are, respectively,Attack Strength, Accuracy (for firing a rangedweapon), Defense Strength, and Detection Value.An "X" indicates a value of "0" or no value (e.g.,a horse has no detection value).

[6.42) Any historical soldier (or animal) with anEndurance Level (listed in the notes of the battle)takes casualties like a Tripper (use a marker for iton the-Record Track; see 8.8).

[6.43) The number following the four listed valuesindicates how many of a given opponent will be pre,sent in a battle. If a specific number is given, it isthe exact number of opponents. Alternately, a for,mula giving the number of dice to be rolled andany adjustments to be made to the result may belisted; in such a case, the number of opponents isvariable depending on the die roll result. Example:"2D + 2" means that the number of opponents isequal to sum of the result of the roll of two diceplus two; i.e., any number between 4 (if both diceresults are" 1") and 14 (if both dice results are"6").

[6.5] "CLEANING tIP"BETWEEN BATTLES

Whenever all opponents in a battle have been kill-ed, the Tripper is considered to be free to regainendurance (see 11.0, Procedure), collect treasure,pick up loose equipment and/or weapons, andflux on to the next battle (or home) at his leisure.The rationale behind this is that, with no one to in-terfere with him, he can do as he pleases.

[6.6] OPTIONAL RANDOMSET-UP PROCEDURE

The random set-up procedure given above has thedisadvantage of limiting the deployment of thecounters to those hexes which are numbered withthe big numbers. The following procedure, thoughslower, provides more variation.

A. Roll two dice and add the results. The total(i.e., some number between "02" and "12") indi-cates the first two numbers ofa hex.

B. Roll two dice again and add the results (again).The total indicates the second two numbers of ahex.

Example: The first total is "3" and the secondtotal is "11;" The indicated hex is "0311."

C. If the hex is unoccupied, place a counter in it.If not, repeat steps'" A" and "B."

D. Repeat steps "A" through "C" for eachcounter to be deployed by random set-up.

[7.0] MOVEMENT,ZONES OF CONTROL,AND STACKINGRESTRICTIONS

GENERAL RULE:Movement of the Tripper and historical soldiersand/or animals (opponents) on the Battle Display

occurs as part of resolving each battle. Movementof the Tripper is dependent on his EnduranceLevel (the lower it is, the less he can move); how,ever, Tripper movement is performed at the optionof the Player. Movement of opponents is strictlydefined by results of (mandatory) attempts by eachhistorical soldier or animal to "detect" the Tripper(see 9.1). Movement by the Tripper affects hisability to perform other actions (such as combat).Movement is generally limited by the presence ofZones of Control and other units.

PROCEDURE:Units are moved one at a time, hex-by-hex, in anydirection or combination of directions desired (forthe Tripper) or required (for opponents), up to thelimit of the applicable Movement Allowance.

CASES:

[7.1] MOVEMENT ALLOWANCES[7.11] Each historical soldier has a MovementAllowance of three hexes and each historicalanimal has a Movement Allowance of six' hexes perHistorical Soldier Phase, unless otherwise indi-cated (see 6.1 and 6.2).[7.12) During each Tripper Phase, the Trippermay normally move a certain number of hexes onthe Battle Display. This number is called the Trip-per's "Movement Allowance." A Tripper's Move-ment Allowance is indicated on the Record Trackby the position of that Tripper's Weight CarryingMarker (see 3.3). Note: A Tripper's MovementAllowance depends on his current EnduranceLevel and the weighthe is carrying.

[7.13] A Tripper mayJncrease his calculatedMovement Allowance by a maximum of 4,(up to atotal Movement Allowance of 6) by decreasing hisendurance by one for each additional MovementPoint used that turn. Example: A Tripper with aMovement Allowance of 2 and an Endurance of 12could move 6 hexes that Tripper Phase by losing 5Endurance Points (1 for normal activity and 4 forthe extra movement).

[7.14] A Tripper may carry a (disabled) human(important in TeamTripper) a maximum of one hexper Tripper Phase. This can be done only if the car,rying Tripper has a Movement Allowance of atleast 2 (but see 7.13); this is the only movementallowed the Tripper that Phase.[7.15) The Tripper is not obligated to expend hisMovement Allowance completely, although he"may do so. Historical units must move their fullMovement Allowance when the applicable detec-tion result allows them to move at all. (Exception:7.16.)

[7.16] If a '''Flee'' result forces an historicalsoldier or animal to the edge of the display, hestops; soldiers or animals may not leave the BattleDisplay except.as a consequence of time travel (see10.62).

[7.2] ZONESOFCONTROL[7.21] Unstunned units exert a "Zone ofControl" into all six adjacent hexes at all times.When a unit enters an Enemy unit's Zone of Con,'.01," must stop and move nofU@[7.22) When a unit is in an Enemy unit's .Zone ofControl, it may not move until the adjacentEnemy unit is stunned, killed or disabled. (Excep-tion: 7.23 and 7.24.) Stunned, killed, or disabledunits have no Zones of Control.

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[7.23] A unit in an Enemy Zone of Control maybe "fluxed" out of the current battle withoutrestriction (see 10.0).

[7.24] Rampaging elephants (battle 8), the brawl-ball (battle 48), pongball (battle 50), and cars (bat-tle 62) are totally unaffected by Zones of Control.

[7.3] MORETHANONEUNITPER HEX (STACKING)

[7.31] A unit may not end its movement stacked inthe same hex with any unit that is not dead ordisabled. (Exception: Riders on horses.)

[7.32] During movement a unit may not passthrough a hex occupied by an Enemy unit that isnot dead or disabled. (Exception: 7.34.)

[7.33] A unit that is dead or disabled does not af-fect stacking in any way. Units may stack withoutrestriction on top of an unlimited number of deador disabled units.

[7.34] Rampaging elephants, the brawlball, pong-balls, and cars may enter a hex containing anEnemy unit that is not dead or disabled (but maynot end movement in such a hex).

[7.4] MOVEMENT ANDOTHER ACTIONS

[7.41] As long as he is not dead or disabled, onceeach Tripper Phase a Tripper may both drop any-thing he is carrying and (Movement Allowancepermitting) move.

[7.42] Regardless of whether or not a Tripperdrops anything and/or moves in a given TripperPhase, he may perform only one of the followingactions:

A. Attempt to command the flux (see 10.0);

B. Use any single weapon he is carrying (however,to use a weapon during movement will degrade ac-curacy to some extent; see 8.23D);

C. Reload a weapon;

D. Pick up a weapon or the radio.

[7.43] (Optional rule: See 15.0) The Tripper maychoose to negotiate during a Tripper Phase, but ifhe does so, no other activity except an attempt tocommand the flux is allowed.

[7.44] Historical soldiers and animals may onlymove, detect (see 9.0), and attack. Horses auto-matically move along with their -rider. A horsewhose rider is killed or disabled remains in that hexfor the rest of the battle. (A Tripper may never ridea horse.) Also, see 8.34.

[8.0] COMBATGENERAL RULE:On the Battle Display, the Tripper may attack his-torical soldiers and animals or vice versa. Combatis of three types: Missile Weapons Combat, MeleeCombat, and Grenade Combat. Successful com-bat may result in the enemy target unit beingwounded, stunned, disabled or killed. A Tripper'sAttack Value depends on the weapon he uses; hisDefense Strength is always "4." The Attack Valueand Defense Strength of each historical soldier andanimal is listed in 6.1 or 6.2.

CASES:

[8.1] WEAPONS CHART(see charts and tables)

[8.2] MISSILE WEAPON COMBATAll weapons listed in 8.1 that have an accuracyvalue of anything other than the letter "X" aremissile weapons. A missile weapon may be used to

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attack an enemy unit anywhere on the Battle Dis-play without restriction (unless otherwise noted inthe specific battle rules).

[8.21] Missile Weapon Attack Procedure

A. The Player determines the accuracy rating ofthe weapon being employed;

B. The Player determines the range in hexes fromthe firing unit's hex (exclusive) to the target hex(inclusive);

C. The Player consults the Accuracy Table (8.6)and rolls two dice, reading the result immediately;

D. If the dice roll is a number equal to or greaterthan the number appearing at the cross-referenceof the range and accuracy rating, the attack is suc-cessful; i.e., a "hit" is achieved. If the dice roll isless than the number appearing at the cross-refer-ence between the range and accuracy rating, the at-tack is unsuccessful; skip step "E."

E. If an attack is successful, (i.e., a "hit" hasbeen obtained on the target), the target unit'sDefense Strength should be subtracted from thefiring weapon's Attack Value. The resultingnumber is matched to a corresponding number onthe Combat Results Table (8.7). The Player rollstwo dice, crossreferencing this column with thedice roll and reading the result. See 8.8 for an ex-planation of each combat result. The combatresult, if any, is applied against the target im-mediately.

F. Regardless of the result of the attack, thePlayer must immediately roll two dice in order todetermine if the firing weapon runs out of ammu-nition (see 8.22). A weapon runs out of ammuni-tion if the dice roll is equal to a figure indicated onthat weapon's "Empty Roll" column on theWeapons Chart.

[8.22] If a weapon runs out of ammunition (see8.21F), the Ammo Marker corresponding to thatweapon on the Record Track should be turnedsideways, indicating that it is empty. In order tofire that weapon again,. it must be reloaded(assuming reloads are available).

[8.23] The dice roll used to determine the accuracyof missile combat is modified under the followingcircumstances:

A. If the target is a horse, tiger, buffalo, orankylosaur, add two to the dice roll;

B. If the target is a horse with a man on it, addthree to the dice roll;

C. If the target is a Tyrannosaurus rex, add fourto the dice roll;

D. If the Tripper is moving while firing, subtractone from the dice roll for each hex the Tripperentered during that Tripper Phase.

[8.24] If a Tripper fires at a soldier and horse, thePlayer must choose which one of them is actuallythe object of the attack before it is resolved.

[8.3] MELEE COMBATAll weapons listed in 8.1 that have an accuracyvalue of "X" may only be employed in melee com-bat; i.e., an attack against a unit in an adjacenthex. Such a weapon may never be used to attack atarget unit that is not in an adjacent hex (i.e., formissile combat, it is not considered effective tothrow a sword at someone).

[8.31] Melee Combat Procedure

A. Subtract the target unit's Defense Strengthfrom the attacking weapon's Attack Value;

B. Consult the Combat Results Table, cross refer-encing the column corresponding to the figure ob-tained in step" A" with a dice roll (two dice arerolled);

C. Read the result and apply it immediately (see8.8).

[8.32] A unit without a weapon may participate inmelee combat with a constant attack value of 1.(This is real "hand-to-hand" combat.)

[8.33] If more than one attacking unit is adjacentto the same defending unit, the attackers' strengthmay be combined into a single value and one at-tack resolved against that defending unit.

[8.34] The Attack Strength of a horse (or anythingelse an historical soldier is riding) is added to thesoldier's strength in any melee combat. Riderlesshorses may never attack. If a horse and rider arethe object of a melee attack, the Player mustdecide prior to resolving the attack which one ofthem the attack is specifically directed against.(See also 7.44.)

[8.4] GRENADE COMBATGrenades are basically one shot missile weapons.

[8.41] There are three types of grenades inTimeTripper:A. M26Al (Regular fragmentation grenades). See8.42.

B. Ml (Illumination grenades). See 8.43.

C. Claymore (a horizontal land mine which func-tions like a large shotgun). SeeS.44.

[8.42] M26A1 Grenade Procedure

A. A target hex anywhere within six hexes of theTripper is selected;

B. Any unit (including the user, if applicable) inthe target hex is attacked with an Attack Value of12 and an Accuracy Level of A;

C. All units adjacent to the target hex are attackedwith an Attack Value of 8 and an Accuracy Levelof A;

D. All units two hexes away from the target hexare attacked with an Attack Value of 6 and an Ac-curacy Level of A,

Note: All these attacks are carried out as soon asthe target hex is declared.

[8.43] M1 Grenade Procedure

A. A target hex anywhere within six hexes of theTripper is selected;

B. All units in the target hex are attacked with anAttack Value of 5 and an Accuracy Level ofE;

C. On the Battle Stage after it is thrown (and fiveBattle Stages thereafter), the grenade "burns." Aburning grenade inhibits the detection capabilityof historical soldiers and animals (see 9.1).[8.44] Claymore Mine Procedure

A. The user must declare that the Claymore is be-ing set-up in a particular hex on the Battle Display(this is considered the same as "using a weapon");

B. During any subsequent Battle Stage, the usermay delcare that the Claymore is being fired. Theuser may declare that the Claymore is being firedonly when he is within two hexes of it and no soon- .er than one Stage after the Claymore was dropped.

C. When employing a Claymore, the Claymorecounter must be pointed in its intended directionof use. When fired, it attacks all units in a 60degree arc in the direction it is pointing, all the wayto the Battle Display's map-edge. All hexes are at-tacked with an attack value of 12 and an accuracylevelofG.Example: A Claymore is set up in hex 0512 (withthe "tips" pointed towards hex 0511) and fired. Itattacks all of the following hexes; 0511, 0410,0510,0610,0710,0609,0509,0409,0310, and soon to the edges of the Battle Display (i.e., out tohexes 1207 and 0209). The blast can affect prac-tically the entire Battle Display.[8.45] When resolving the attack of a grenade onthe Accuracy Table, a range of 1 is always assum-ed.

[8.5] RECOVERING WEAPONS[8.51] A Tripper may recover a weapon "from "adead or disabled historical soldier. This action isconsidered "picking up a weapon" (see 7.42D).[8.52] If a missile weapon is recovered, the Playershould roll a single die in order to see how manyammo reloads can be picked up with the weapon(each reload weighs one pound).[8.53] A Tripper may never carry more than onerecovered weapon at a time.[8.6] ACCURACY TABLE

(see charts and tables)[8.7] COMBAT RESULTS TABLE

(see charts and tables)[8.8] COMBAT RESULTSCombat results only affectweapons or equipemnt.

living things, never

EJ[8.81J STUN: The Tripper loses one EndurancePoint (only). A soldier or animal has a Stunmarker placed on its counter and may not move,detect, exert a Zone of Control or attack duringthe Historical Soldier (or Animal) Phase of thecurrent Battle Stage. If a horse is stunned, it staysput and the mounted soldier cannot move (butmay attack).[8.82J WOUND: If the Tripper was the target ofthe attack, one die is rolled and the result is thenumber of Endurance Points immediately lost. Ifthe target is a soldier or animal, a single die is roll-ed. A roll of 1-3indicates that the soldier or animalis disabled; a roll of 4-6 indicates that the soldier oranimal is stunned.[8.83J DISABLE: If the Tripper was the target ofthe attack, two dice are rolled and the result is thenumber of Endurance Points lost. For soldiers andanimals, flip their counters over, indicating thatthey may take no more actions for the remainderof the game. They lose their Zone of Control. Inaddition, their weapons may be taken by the Trip-per (if the weapons are taken, remove the Soldiercounter from the display).[8.84J KILL: The target is dead. If the target is asoldier or animal, the effect is the same as disable.If the target was a Tripper, there is a possibilitythat he may be raised from the dead (see 10.63,TeamTripper only), If a horse is disabled or killed,the rider incurs a wound result (which is the onlyway a rider can "dismount").

[9.0] HISTORICAL SOLDIER&ANIMAL DETECTION

GENERAL RULE:Historical soldiers and animals are restricted in thenumber and type of actions that they may performduring the Historical Soldier (or Animal) Phase.Basically, each such unit must attempt to detectthe TimeTripper during each Historical SoldierPhase. The result of that detection attempt defineswhat further actions (if any) that unit will performin that phase.

PROCEDURE:At the beginning of each Historical Soldier Phase,a detection attempt is resolved for each historicalsoldier and/or animal. First, the Detection Levelof the soldier or animal is detemined (this will be aletter from A to I). Next,two dice are rolled andthe Detection Table (9.4) is consulted. The dice rollresult will fall into the range of one of four detec-tion results. These include "away," "stop,""towards," and "attack."

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CASES:

[9.1] DETECTION[9.11J Each soldier and animal has a DetectionValue (see 6. I and 6.2). Each soldier and animalmust attempt to detect the Tripper as its first ac-tion of the Historical Soldier Phase. Exception:9.31B. (In TeamTripper - see 13.0 - the soldieror animal attempts to detect the Tripper nearest toit.)[9.12J A detection dice roll is modified under thefollowing circumstances:A. If the soldier or animal is two hexes away fromthe Tripper, add two to the dice roll;B. If the soldier or animal is three hexes awayfrom the Tripper, add one to the dice roll;C. On the first Battle Stage after an M I grenade isthrown (see 8.43C), subtract two from the diceroll; during the second Battle Stage after thegrenade is thrown, subtract three; during the thirdBattle Stage after the grenade is thrown, subtractfour; during the fourth Battle Stage ~fter thegrenade is thrown, subtract five; during the fifthBattle Stage after the grenade is thrown, subtractsix. Following the fifth Battle Stage after thegrenade was thrown, there are no modifiers todetection dice rolls (the illumination grenade hasgone out).

[9.2] MOVEMENT OF HISTORICALSOLDIERS AND ANIMALS AS ARESULT OF DETECTION

Each soldier or animal may only move if a"towards," "away," or (sometimes) "attack"result occurs due to this soldier or animal's detec-tion attempt. The movement required by thisresult must be performed immediately.[9.21J If an "away" result is obtained for a detec-tion attempt, the detecting soldier's or animal'scounter immediately has a Move Away Markerplaced on it, and is immediately moved the max-imum possible distance in hexes away from theTripper it was attempting to detect.[9.22J A soldier or animal may never leave thebattle display due to an "away" result. If the map-edge is reached (or the soldier or animal alreadyoccupies a map-edge hex), the soldier or animalimmediately stops its movement and the MoveAway Marker is removed. Itmay perform no moreactions for the remainder of the Game-Turn.[9.23J If a soldier or animal may move away froma Tripper in a variety of directions, it is up to themoving Player to detemine the soldier or-animal'smovement, as long as the requirements of 9.21 and9.22 are met.[9.24J If a "towards'! result is obtained due to adetection attempt, the detecting soldier or animalimmediately moves in the most direct path possibletowards the Tripper it was attempting to detect.This movement continues until the soldier oranimal's Movement Allowance is expended or thesoldier or animal has entered the Tripper's Zone ofControl. At this point, the soldier or animal mayimmediately attack (see9.3).[9.25J If an "attack" result is obtained due to adetection attempt, a soldier who possesses an "X"Accuracy Rating (that is, is armed with a non-mis-sile weapon) moves towards the nearest Tripper asif a "towards" result had been obtained. Thosesoldiers who possess missile weapons who obtainan attack result immediately fire their weaponsfrom the" hex the attack result was obtained in(unless the range is so long that the missile weaponhas no chance of having any effect, in which casethe missile soldier acts like a soldier with an "X"accuracy; see 9.3).[9.26J If a "stop" result is obtained due to adetection result, the soldier or animal attempting

this detection may not move for the duration ofthe Game-Turn (and may not attack~.

[9.3] ATTACKSBYHISTORICALSOLDIERS AND ANIMALS AS ARESULT OF DETECTION

[9.31J A soldier or animal must attack the nearestTripper under the following circumstances:A. The soldier or animal possesses a missileweapon and an attack result is obtained due to adetection attempt; or,B. The soldier or animal is ina Tripper's Zone ofControl. (Note: In this case, there is no detectionattempt made for that soldier or animal).[9.32J Soldiers and animals perform combat ex-actly as described in 8.0.[9.33] A soldier that performs combat against aTripper with a missile weapon may not move in thecurrent Game-Turn.

[9.4] DETECTION TABLE(see charts and tables)

[10.0] COMMANDTIME TRAVEL

GENERAL RULE:A Tripper moves from battle to battle by "jump-ing the flux" (a pulsating column of light that ,makes possible travel through time). In order for a<;Tripper to jump the flux, it is necessary for him to"command" it. A Tripper may attempt to "com-mand the flux" during a particular Tripper Phaseon the Battle Display. A Tripper who attempts tocommand the flux may only move (or negotiate;see 15.0) in addition to that attempt; see 7.42 and7.43. If the flux is commanded by the Tripper dur-ing a given Battle Stage, there are four actions thatthe Tripper may take with the flux during that bat-tle stage: conjure it, align it, move it, or jump it. Ifthe flux is commanded, one of these four actionsmay be taken "for free" (i.e., in addition tocommanding the flux and moving or negotiating).

PROCEDURE:If, as one of his actions during ~ Tripper Phase,the Tripper attempts to command the flux, theFlux Command Table (10.14) must be consulted inorder to see if the Tripper has gained command ofthe flux for the duration of the current BattleStage. Two dice are rolled and the results totaled. ,The Tripper's Experience Points (if any) arededucted from the total (see 12.0). Taking intoconsideration the type of actions performed by theTripper (or against him) during the current BattleStage, a range of numbers can be found on theFlux Command Table. If the total of the diceresults falls within this range, the flux is con-sidered to be commanded by the Tripper for theduration of the Tripper Phase.CASES:[10.1] COMMAND THE FLUX[10.11J Only a Tripper who is carrying the radiomay attempt to command the flux.[10.12J Command of the flux lasts only for theduration of the Tripper.Phase in which it is com-manded. The flux must be "re-commanded" eachTripper Phase that a Tripper desires to commandit.[10.13J A Tripper who successfully commands theflux in a given Tripper Phase may also conjure,move, align or jump the flux. The one action ofthese four that the Tripper performs (if any) is inaddition to any movement or negotiation thatTripper performs in the Tripper Phase.[10.14J Flux Command Table

(see charts and tables)

[10.2] CONJURING THE FLUX -tl0.211 If the Tripper has successfully commalld-ed the flux during a particular Tripper Phase, hemay immediately "conjure" the flux. This meansthe flux counter is brought onto the Battle Display(see 10.22). In order to conjure the flux, the Trip-per simply states this fact. Note: Once the flux isconjured, it remains on the Battle Display until it isjumped (although it may not be commanded allthe while). .

[10.22] If the flux has been conjured, the fluxcounter is brought randomly onto the BattleDisplay according to the same procedure describedin 6.0 (random set-up) when bringing the soldiersor animals onto the Battle Display.

[10.3] MOVING THE FLUX[10.31] If the .flux has been successfully com-manded by the Tripper during a particular TripperPhase, he may decide to move the flux counter onthe Battle Display (assuming, of 'course, it hasalready been conjured onto the display).

[10.32] If the Tripper decides to move the flux, itmay be moved up to six hexes in any direction(s)on the Battle Display. See also 10.61.

[10.4] ALIGNING THE FLUX[10.41] If the Tripper has successfully command-ed the flux during a particular Tripper Phase, hemay immediately "align" the flux. Aligning theflux means that once the flux has been jumped andthe Tripper travels through time, this travel ismore accurate than if the Tripper jumped the fluxwithout first aligning it.[10.42] If the Tripper wishes to align the flux, hestates this-fact, He then positions the TT Markeron the Time Display and "points" the flux downany hexrow on this display that the Tripper wishes.When the flux is eventually jumped (see 10.5), theTT marker will automatically move down this hex-row (instead of a random direction of movement,which would occur if the flux were not alignedbefore jumping it). Only the Tripper that alignsthe flux during a particular battle may jump theflux. If the Tripper that aligned the flux is unableto jump (because of death, etc.), another Trippermust take up the radio and align the flux beforejumping it (or not align it first, if he's really in ahurry).

[10.43] It is permissible to jump the flux withoutfirst aligning it.

[10.5] JUMPING THE FLUX[10.51] If the Tripper has successfully command-ed the flux during a particular Battle Stage, he mayjump the flux. When the Tripper jumps the flux,the current battle immediately ends, and the Trip-per travels through time on the -Time Display toanother battle.

[10.52] If the flux was not aligned (see 10.4)before it is jumped, the Random Time Travel pro-cedure is performed each time the flux is jumped(see 5.0, Procedure). When moving on the TimeDisplay, the TT Marker is fully subject to the rulesand restrictions of 5.2 and 5.3.

[10.53] If the flux was aligned before it wasjumped, the same procedure described in the Pro-cedure of 5.0 is followed, except step (A) is skip-ped. Instead, the TT Marker moves on the TimeDisplay in the direction indicated by the Tripperwhen he previously aligned it (see 10.4).Example of jumping the flux: If the TT Markerwas on the hex 19 of the Time Display (and hadpreviously been aligned in the direction of hexes20, 21, and 5), the TT Marker would movethrough hexes 20, 21, 5, 22, 33 to hex 34, assuminga 6 was rolled when determining length of move-ment.

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[10.541 If the flux has been aligned before it hasbeen jumped and-the TT Marker completes itsmovement on the Time Display by landing directlyon the Time Hole hex, the Tripper may immediate-ly attempt to land back in the present (Vietnam).In order to determine if the present has beenregained, the Player should roll two dice. If thedice roll is equal to or less than the number of fluxjumps the Tripper has made during the course ofthe game, the Tripper has reached the present. Ifnot, the TT Marker is immediately subject to ran-dom movement on the display (see 5.1).[10.55] If the TT Marker completes its movementon the Time Display by landing directly on theTime Hole hex without the flux first being aligned,-there is no dice roll in order to determine if theTripper has regained the present. Instead, the TTMarker is immediately subject to random move-ment on the Time Display (see 5.1).

[10.56] Each battle may be "visited" only once;see5.14.

[10.57] A Tripper who has aligned the flux (only)uses his Experience to attempt to control the flux,as hejumps it (see 12.0). If successful, step B of theProcedure of 5.0 is amended to.allow the Player tomove the Tripper in Time Marker as many hexes(up to six) in the aligned direction as he chooses.

[10.6] SPECIAL RULES CONCERNINGTHE FLUX

[10.61] Once the flux is conjured and is in thesame hex as the Tripper with the radio, the fluxautomatically stays with the Tripper on the BattleDisplay (unless the Tripper commands it to moveaway).

[10.62] Any living creature (only) that finds itselfadjacent to or in the same hex as the flux is im-mediately removed from the Battle Display andheld aside until the flux is jumped to the next bat-tle. Such creatures subsequently are set up ran-domly on the Battle Display for the next battle.Creatures thus transported may not detect, moveor attack during the first Battle Stage of the newbattle. These transported creatures are moved dur-ing the Historical Soldier Phase and only detectand attack Trippers (or historical soldiers controll-ed by Trippers). See 6.0. (Exception: See 10.63.)

[10.63] Dead Trippers that find themselves adja-cent ot or in the same hex as the flux on the BattleDisplay are subject to being transported to thenext battle as described in 10.62. If a dead Tripperis transported in this manner, it is set-up in the nextbattle.randomly. It is considered alive.with an En-durance Point total of five (see 11.0). Note: Thisrule applies to TeamTripper only.

[11.0] ENDURANCEGENERAL RULE:The Tripper and some historical soldiers andanimals have an Endurance Level. Combat resultsdeduct from Endurance Levels; the EnduranceLevel of the Tripper only is reduced due to certainactivities. Similarly, only the Tripper may increasehis Endurance Level by a lack of activity.

PROCEDURE:Each Tripper's maximum Endurance Level is setat 20 at the beginning of the game. Some of it mustbe used for carrying things (place the Weight Car-rying Marker at the level of Endurance Pointsneeded to' carryall that is being carried). The restmay be used for movement; see 3.1 and 3.3. kTripper with "0" endurance is dead. Each BattleStage a Tripper does anything, one EndurancePoint is expended (move the Endurance LevelMarker down one on the track). Each TripperPhase a Tripper does nothing, he gains back three-Endurance Points (but he can never exceed .20).

Combat results also cause loss of EndurancePoints. Each time a Tripper lands in a new battlehis endurance is increased 5011,10from what it was -when he left the last battle (losing fractions; how-ever, a Tripper's Endurance- Level may never ex-ceed 20). A dead Tripper landing in a new battlestarts off withan endurance of "5" (See 10.63).

[12.0] EXPERIENCEGENERAL RULE:Experience is gained each time a Tripper jumps theflux. Experience is then used to control the move-ment of the flux on the Time Display and to enablea Tripper to land on the Time Hole and return tothe present.

PROCEDURE:Each time a Tripper jumps the flux, the Tripper's-individual experience goes up one. This is kepttrack of with an Experience Marker on the RecordTrack. Experience can only be used if the Trip-per, after aligning and jumping the flux; (butbefore moving the Tripper in Time Marker on theTime Display) rolls two dice to see if he has suc-cessfully controlled the Tripper in Time Marker. Ifthe dice roll is equal to or less than the Tripper'scurrent Experience Level, the Tripper in TimeMarker is controlled and the Player may move it asmany hexes "in the aligned direction (up to six

. hexes) as is wished.

Once on the Time Hole, a Tripper may use his Ex-perience Level to go back to the present. See 5.31.If the attempt to return to the present is unsuc-cessful, the Tripper in Time Marker is moved onthe Time Display randomly, as per 5.13.

Experience is also used when attempting to com-mand the flux. The .number of _Experience"Points" (as shown by the position of theTripper's Experience Marker on the ~TrackDisplay) the Tripper has is deducted from his diceroll when using the Flux Command Table.

[13.0] TEAMTRIPPER(OPTIONAL RULE)

GENERAL RULE:Two or more Time'Trippers may go off as a team.Other than limitations on the amount of weaponsand ammunition they may carry, they oper-ate just ,as an individual TimeTripper would.

PROCEDURE:Before starting, the team must agree on whatweapons and ammunition they will take. The teamtotal, including the radio, must not exceed 50pounds (but see also 13 .2). .When the team lands on the Battle Display, userandom set-up (see- 6.0) for Trippers and theRadio, M16, shotgun, Claymore, M72 and anyrecovered historical weapons. All-other weapons,treasure, and ammunition stay with the Tripperwho was carrying them.Players may decide among themselves the order inwhich they will move during the Tripper Phase.

When a Tripper picks up the radio on a battlefieldand commands the flux, the other Trippers leavethe battlefield just like any other non-Tripper ob-ject, by passing through the flux (or having theradio Tripper with the flux pass through theirhex).One Tripper does not have to use the radiothroughout a battle. Each "commanding" of theflux is a separate action and a different Trippermay conjure, move, and align/jump the flux.(However, remember 10.42.) Only the Tripperthat jumps" the flux, however, gets the benefit ofexperience for it.

CASES:[13.1] TEAMTRIPPER EQUIPMENT

RESTRICTIONS[13.11) The team must take the MI6, shotgun andradio (but only one of each). The. team may takeone Claymore and one M72.[13.12) Only one Tripper may carry the ammuni-tion for the Ml6 or shotgun (though each ammotype may be carried by a different Tripper).[13.13) Each Tripper may take one pistol, onebayonet and one insect repellant container.[13.14) The team may take as much ammunitionand grenades (but only one type, M26 or MI, perTripper) as they wish.

[13.2] RANDOM SELECTION OFTEAM EQUIPMENT

To determine what equipment the team will carry(in addition to the Ml6, shotgun, and radio),.u§ethe Team Tripper Weapon Section Table (l.J.3};

Note: With four' Trippers, there are only fivepounds available per man for "non-mandatory"weapons. This was done purposely so that teamswould not be able to blast their way back home tooeasily (that's no fun; it's not much of a gameeither). Players have the option, however, to in-crease the team's weight of "non-mandatory"weapons. Testing of the game resulted in the aboverestrictions (50 pounds total). Some Players havefound the game still challenging with up to 7Qpounds. Players should feel free to pick any weightlimit between 50and 70 that works for them. Man-datory weapons should be retained. Playersshould keep in mind that the way for a team to sur-vive with only 50 pounds is to pick up weaponsalong the way.

[13.3] TEAMTRIPPER WEAPONSELECTION CHART(see charts and tables)

[14.0] TREASURE HUNTING(OPTIONAL RULE)

GENERAL RULE:Aside from survival in the midst of historical bat-tles, there is also the possibility of historicaltreasure hunting. Each battle has assigned to it avalue for an historical artifact ("Treasure") aswell as its weight listed in tenths of a pound. Todetermine the weight of all artifacts carried by aTripper, total the values and divide by ten, round-ing up to the nearest pound. Artifacts may becollected 'only after every historical soldier oranimal on the Battle Display has been killed ordisabled. Each artifact must be carried by a Trip-per back to the present. Players must keep track ofwhich artifacts are being carried by which Trippereither mentally or on a separate sheet of paper.

[15.0] NEGOTIATION(OPTIONAL RULE)

GENERAL RULE:In any Tripper Phase, a Tripper may, instead ofmoving or firing, attempt to negotiate with thehistorical soldiers on the Battle Display.

PROCEDURE:During any Tripper Phase in which the Playerdecides to negotiate, he rolls two dice and consultsthe Negotiation Results Table (15.3). The dice rolltotal is cross-indexed with the Negotiation ratingletter (see explanation on Battle Sheet) that appliesfor that particular battle (as listed in 6.1 and 6.2).

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A letter result (R, L, F, AI, or A4) will be in-dicated; this yields the result of the negotiation.

CASES: ,[15.1] RESTRICTIONS ON

NEGOTIATIONS[15.11) Only one awe result ("AI" or "A4") maybe obtained per battle. Thus, if an awe result is ob-tained on the Negotiation Table, the table may notbe used again during that battle. It doesn't matterwhether or not any of the historical soldiers are ac-tually awed.[15.12) Animals are not subject to awe results (ex-cept for elephants, indirectly, which have humanhandlers).[15.13) Awed soldiers, when fluxed to anotherbattle, may not move or fire on the first turn of abattle.[15.2] EFFECTS OF NEGOTIATIONNegotiation results affect all historical soldiers onthe Battle Display.[15.21) 'If an "A4" result is obtained, one die isrolled for each historical soldier on the map. A dieroll of 1-4indicates that that soldier is in awe of theTripper and is under his control for the rest of thegame (or until the Tripper or the soldier is killed).A soldier previously in awe of a dead Tripper, evenafter that Tripper is brought back to life, is likeany other historical soldier that has beentransported; that is, the soldier is then hostile to allTrippers. On a die roll of 5-6, the soldier flees. Aw-ed soldiers are treated like Trippers. The Playerwho rolled the awe result controls them.[15.22) An "AI" result is the same as "A4," ex-cept a die roll of "1" awes a soldier; a die roll of"2" through "6" causes him to flee.[15.23) If" a "Flee" result is obtained, thehistorical soldiers move away from the Tripper un-til they reach the map edge, where they stop for therest of the Stage and do nothing.[15.24) If a "Left" result is obtained, consider aGame-Turn to have passed (for the purpose ofother Trippers regaining endurance) and roll againon the Negotiation Table using the column to theleft of the one previously used (or the same columnif column A was just used). Historical soldiers donothing. Trippers may not move or fire (but mayreload, conjure the flux, etc.).[15.25) If a "Rage" result occurs, the soldiers at-tack (if missile troops), or move (if not adjacent toa Tripper) if a melee soldier. Attacks are resolvedon the Combat Results Table one column to theright of the one they would normally use.[15.3] NEGOTIATION RESULTS TABLE

(see charts and tables)

[16.0] WINNING THE GAMEGENERAL RULE:In order' to win the game, the Tripper must getback to the present alive. Anyone of the followingvictory options may be chosen by the Tripperbefore the start of play:A. Minimal Resource Victory: Attempt to getback to the present alive with less than 50 poundsof weapons and equipment (the lower the weightyou carry at the beginning of the game, the betteryou have performed).B. Quick Return Victory: Attempt to get back tothe present alive in the shortest, number of battles.(Six is normally the absolute minimum, butanything under ten is very good.)C. Personal Best Victory: Using the same equip-merit.configuration, attempt to get back to the pre-sent alive in a shorter period than you did in yourlast trip.

D. Treasure Hunting Victory: Using the treasurehunting rules (see 14.0), attempt to get back to thepresent alive with the largest amount of treasure.E. TeamTripper Victory Conditions: The same asabove, except variants may be employed at thewhim of the Players involved. For example, the"Tontine" method may be employed, in whichonly one member of the team wins by getting backto the present alive - alone.

[17.0] HOW TO USEA TIMEMASTER

GENERAL RULE:11'1this version of the game one Player assumes thatrole of the "Timemaster." The Timemaster per-forms the following functions:A. Rearranges the battles on the future and pasttime displays so that the Trippers have to use theirexperience to find out where the various battlesare. The Timemaster also places the Time Holes indifferent locations (on each display).B. The Timemaster may devise new battles toreplace some, or all, of the battles already used inthe game.C. The Timemaster may speed up play of thegame by performing all of the historical soldierand/ or animal movement and attack resolutions.When the Trippers are using "blind" TimeDisplays (known only to the Timemaster), theymay use their Experience Level once per Game-Turn (at the end of the Battle Stage in which theflux is aligned) to attempt to discern what battlesare "near" (in time) to theirs. After the flux isaligned, roll two dice for each adjacent hex (on theTime Display), and if the resulting die roll is equalto or less than the number of times the radio Trip-per (who is using the radio during this battle) hasjumped the flux, the Tripmaster must reveal anddescribe the adjacent hex's battle.The Timemaster is free to develop any battles hewishes. He may even change the size of the TimeDisplays. Basically, the Timemaster can dowhatever he wishes to the game. It is important,however, that when "new" Time Displays are be-ing used, that all movement on them be kept secretfrom the Trippers. They must draw their own"map" of history on a blank Time Display.

TIMETRIPPERDESIGN CREDITSGame Design and Development:James F. DunniganPhysical Systems and Graphics:Redmond A. SimonsenRules Editing: Brad HesselHistorical Notes: John GreerPlay testers and Other Useful Folk:Alan Copeland, Jim Mitchel, Alan Chiras (andthe Worcester Wargamers Club), Jim Matt,Chuck Schwartz (and the folks who hang out athis game store), Matt Ruff, Lllfry Thompson(and friends), Bill Watkins, Rich Bartucci, GaryGillette, Dave Rodhe, Roger Taylor, Paul Rivas(and friends), Sam Shermer, Kenny Slepyan,Andy Schilling, Stuart Hunt, Joe Balkoski (spenttwo days rewriting movement and combat rules),Larry Fye (helped prepare the initial battlesmanifest), and a whole bunch of people whoplayed it once or twice (while passing through ona Friday night; sorry I couldn't get all yournames in but there wasn't reom.Ior anotherthree dozen names)Production:Rosalind Fruchtman, Ted Koller, Manfred F.Milkuhn, Michael Moore, Bob Ryer,P.J. Snyder

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There are 36 Past Battles and 36 Future and Fan-tasy Battles. Each battle includes the following in-formation: negotiation values, treasure, methodof appearance, number and values of opponents,and notes.Negotiation: Most battles have three letters. Todetermine which letter will be used for negotiationduring the battle, roll a die. On a roll of I or 2, thefirst letter is used; on a roll of 3 or 4, the middle let-ter is used; on a roll of S or 6, the third letter is used.In some battles (see battle 49, Jaws 27) no negotia-tion is allowed. Negotiation is optional.Treasure: Most battles have a treasure of somekind. The name of the treasure is given, followedby two numbers. The first number is the value ofthe treasure; the second number is the weight of theobject in tenths of a pound. Treasure is optional.Random/Enter: The historical soldiers/animalscome into play either by Random or Enter set-up.Players may use either the Random set-up in 6,0,Procedure, or 6.6, Optional Random set-up. ForEnter set-up, see 6.0, Procedure.Opponents: The names of the opponents andtheir-abilities are listed, plus the number of units tobe brought into play. The four values of thehistorical soldiers/animals are: Attack Strength,Accuracy (for firing a range weapon), DefenseStrength, and Detection Value. Example: In bat-tle 26, Mons, the German infantry have thefollowing values: ISBIF; ID. They have an AttackStrength of IS, an Accuracy of B (remember thatan X means "0," no value), a Defense Strength ofI, and a Detection Value of F. One die is rolled todetermine how many German infantry are broughtinto play.Notes: Historical information about past battlesis given in addition to any special rules used in eachspecific battle.

[6.1] PAST TIMETRIPPER BATTLES1. DINOSAURCOMBATI81,267,234BC)Negotiation: Not allowedTreasure: T rex tooth, 50-5EnterOpponents: Tyrannosaurus rex: 15X15C; I.Ankylosaurus: 8XIOA; ID-1.Notes: The Tyrannosaurus rex has endurance of20.

2. SABERTOOTH TIGER 1456,321 BC)Negotiation: Not allowedTreasure: Tiger tooth, 40-4RandomOpponents: Sabertooth: 12X12E; I. Buffalo:8X12A; lD.Notes: The sabertooth has endurance of 10.

3. CRO-MAGNON BUFFALO HUNT123,568BC)Negotiation: EFGTreasure: Cro-Magnon spear head, 30-3RandomOpponents: Cave men: 5XID; ID+3. Buffalo:SXI2A; lD.

4. MEGGIDO (1469 BC)Negotiation: EFGTreasure: Egyptian necklace, 25-3RandomOpponents: Spearmen: 5X2E; 2D + 2.Notes: The Egyptian Pharoah Tutmosis III crusheda confederation of Syrian princes at the Canaanitecity of Megiddo in this, the first recorded battle inwestern history. Clad only in a linen kilt, eachEgyptian spearman carried a 3-foot long, round-topped shield of painted wood. In addition to his Sto 6-foot spear, he could carry an Akas or bronzebladed throwing axe.

5. SIEGEOFTROYI1184BC)Negotiation: EFGTreasure: Trojan bracelet, 2S-4RandomOpponents: Trojans: 6XSF; 2D.Notes: The climactic siege and conquest of Troyby the Greeks was the zenith of the Heroic Periodin preclassical Greek history. The typical weap-onry of the Greeks, as well as the Trojans, was apair of javelins, a sword, and an oval shield.

8. CARCHE MISH 1809 BC)Negotiation: EFGTreasure: Chaldean coins, 20-3EnterOpponents: Chaldean archers: 6C3G; ID + 2.Notes: The Asiatic holdings of Egypt were lostwhen Pharoah Necho was crushed by Nebuchad-nezzar and his Chaldean army. The Chaldean orNeo-Babylonian archer wears a cuirass of rectan-gular metal plates over a fringed tunic, and a coni-cal metal helmet; he carries an angular short bowbut no secondary weapon or shield. They werebarefooted and often fought in pairs.

7. MARATHON 1490 BC)Negotiation: DEFTreasure: Hoplite crest insignia, 20-4RandomOpponents: Hoplites: 7XSF; ID. Peltasts: SB2G;lD.Notes: The Athenian phalanx under Callimachusrepelled a mighty Persian invasion force com-manded by Artaphernes near the city of Mara-thon. The Athenian hoplite carried a 9-foot thrust-ing spear and sword, a 3efoot diameter roundshield, bronze leg greaves, a cuirass of leather rein-forced with iron scales, and a "kilt" composed ofleather strips called Pteruges. The peltast wore noarmor; his only defense was the Pelto, a smallcrescent-shaped shield. He fought with two throw-ing javelins and perhaps a dagger.

8. ZAMA 1202 BC)Negotiation: DEFTreasure: Libyan knife, 20-4RandomOpponents: Libyan spearmen: 6X2G; 2D.Elephants: IOXI2E; lD.Notes: If hit, an elephant will rampage. It movesrandomly (see battle 4S) and it attacks all units inhexes itenters as it moves.

Hannibal of Carthage, with an army of40,000 including SO war elephants, lost to theRoman army of Scipio in this battle that termi-

nated the great Carthaginian Empire. TheLibyanspearman wore a short-sleeved red tunic and car-ried a small, circular, hide-covered shield andeither a long 9-foot stabbing spear or a pair ofshort javelins. The war elephant was often equip-ped with a war tower which could contain up tofour warriors carrying bows, javelins, and 9-footspears.

9. ALESIA 152 BC)Negotiation: DEFTreasure: Roman good luck charm, 20-SEnterOpponents: Roman legionaires: 6CSH; 2D. -Notes: After firing the first.time, each Roman unitconverts into: "7XSH." Julius Caesar, in com-mand of a Roman army numbering over 60,000,laid seige to a Gallic army under Vercingetorix atAlesia. After repeated attempts by a 2S0,000 manGallic relief army to break through the Romansmet with no success, the Gauls in the beseiged citysurrendered.

The Roman legionaire of this period wore abronze helmet and a long, iron mail corselet over ared tunic. He carried a dish-shaped oval shield, aheavy throwing spear (Pi/urn), a short sword(G/adius), and a dagger (Pugio).

10. GLADIATOR GAMES (108 ADINegotiation: DEFTreasure: Gallic arm bracelet, IS-4EnterOpponents: Slingers: 6AIE; ID. Gallic swords-men: 8X2G; lD. '<,Notes: The slinger would wear a waist cloth, a beltholding a pouch for several sling pellets, and hissling. The Gallic swordsman (the Samnite or Myr-milloi would carry a shield and sword - each ofvarying size - sometimes a helmet, and couldwear greaves and/or a metal cuirass.

11. ADRIANOPLE 13781Negotiation: DEFTreasure: Ostrogoth ring, 15-2EnterOpponents: Mounted spearmen (Ostrogoths): .6XSG; ID + 4. Horses: 2X2X.Noles: The Emperor Valens of Rome was defeatedby a mainly cavalry army of Ostrogoths and Visi-goths. This defeat, which cost the Emperor hislife, portended Rome's decline and led to the sack-ing of the "Eternal City."

The Ostrogoth cavalry typically wore an iron-reinforced leather helmet; a large round shield; a 7to 9-foot stabbing spear; sword; and frequently, along, iron mail shirt, or any other armor they hap-pened to come by.

12. SIEGE OF PARIS 18851Negotiation: DEFTreasure: Viking insignia, 10-3RandomOpponents: Viking axemen: 9X4I; 1D + 2.Noles: The Carolingian Frank King, Charles theFat, refused to face the Viking longship raid head-ing along the Seine River to Paris. The Count ofParis., Eudes, fought them, defeated them, .andthus ended the reign of Charles the Fat.

The Viking Huscar/ wore a short mail cor-selet, a conical helmet and carried a 3-foot

diameter, circular shield. His weaponry consistedof a sword; knife; long, one-handed, bearded axe;and two light spears (darts).

13. AUGSBURG (910)Negotiation: DEFTreasure: Magyar lasso, 10-3Enter"Opponents: Mounted bowmen (Magyars):8G2G; 10+ 3. Horses: 2X2X.Notes: The Magyar hordes descended upon KingLudwig's German army and defeated it in piece-meal fashion.

The Magyar usually wore what he liked -frequently a long loose coat, trousers and boots.They ceremoniously scarred their faces for psy-chological effect. They wore little armor but car-ried a curved sword, a composite bow with 24 to 80arrows, as many as four light javelins, a lasso, andanaxe.

14. HASTINGS (1086)Negotiation: FGHTreasure: Norman dagger, 10-2EnterOpponents: Norman mounted men-at-arms:7X5E; ID + 2. Horses: 2X2X.Notes: William, the bastard Duke of Normandy,finally defeated Harold of the Saxons in this mon-umental battle for the realm of England.

The Norman cavalry carried a 9-foot longspear and a sword; occasionally up to two"spares" were slung from the saddle. A long mailhauberk or shirt was worn, in addition to a conicalhelmet with nasal or nose guard. The 3 to 4-footkite shield was rounded at the top and came to apoint at the bottom.15. M4NZIKERT (1071)Negotiation: FGHTreasure: Seljuk dagger, 10-2EnterOpponents: Mounted cataphract: 9B6G; ID + 2.Armored horses: 3X4X.Notes: When adjacent to another unit, each cata-phract becomes a "6X6G."

The powerful Byzantine Empire's army wassoundly defeated at the battle in which RomanusIV Diogines commanded against Alp-Arstan, sec-ond sultanof the Seljuk Turks.

The Seljuk cataphracts wore a long mail shirt,the tall Persian helmet with aventail, metal greavesand vambraces. Each carried a sword, lance, dag-ger and mace. His horse was on occasion fully ar-mored, covering its head, neck, and body to itsknees; this armor was usually leather or felt, butwas sometimes reinforced with metal plates.18. LlEGNITZ (1241)Negotiation: EFGTreasure: Mongolian cape, 10-2EnterOpponents: Mongolian horse archers: 9C4E; 2D.Horses 2X2X.Notes: The Poles, under Henry II of Silesia, brave-ly mustered an army of but 20,000 to face theMongols, who were commanded by Caidu andnumbered over 100,000. Nearly all of the Poles,including Henry, were slaughtered.

The Mongol horse archer wears a cuirass ofblack, lacquered leather bands, carries a smallwicker shield, a metal and fur helmet, a compositebow with 60 arrows, sword, axe, and two javelins.17. AGINCOURT (1415)Negotiation: FGHTreasure: Yeoman necklace, 8-1EnterOpponents: British yeoman: IOA3F; ID + 2.Notes: For the third time in less than 100 years,England defeated France in combat. The triumphof the longbow and English defensive tactics overthe inane head-long rush of the French cavalryclearly decided this victory.

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The English yeoman archer wears a helmetand perhaps a leather gambeson or coat. In addi-tion to his 6-foot longbow, he carries a smalll-foot diameter buckler, a dagger, and either asword or perhaps an axe or maul.

-18. RAVENNA (1512)Negotiation: EFGTreasure~german hat, 8-4RandomOpponents: German Landsknechts: 9X5E; 2D.Notes: In one of the bloodiest battles of the Ren-aissance era, the Papal-Spanish army under Rai-mund Cardona was defeated by a French armycommanded by Gaston de Foix. Contributinglargely to this victory were the German Lands-knechts employed by the French.

The German Landsknecht, a "Doppelsold-ner," wears a metal cuirass and hip armor overbrightly colored, baggy sleeves and hose. His mainweapon is a murderous two-handed sword, sup-plemented by another 2-foot long sword.

19. BREITENFELD (1831)Negotiation: DEFTreasure: Swedish boot, 7-7EnterOpponents: Swedish musketeers: 6D2G; 2D.Notes: After each man fires, he becomes a"4X2I." \

In the first major victory by the Protestantsover the Catholics in the Thirty Year War, Gus-.tavus Adolphus's Swedish-Saxon army overcamethe Count of Tilly's army of the Holy Roman Em-

. pire.The Swedish musketeer carries an early

musket, or arquebus, with up to twelve "charges"of ammunition, plus a short sword.20. BLENHEIM (1704)Negotiation: CDETreasure: Bavarian uniform buttons, 7-2RandomOpponents: Bavarian infantry: 7DI H; 2D.Notes: After each man fires, he becomes a"4XIG."

One of the decisive battles in history, theDuke of Marlborough's victory over the French,commanded by Tallard and Marsin, drove theFrench back to the Rhine, saved the city of Vien-na, and forced Bavaria out of the War of theSpanish Succession.

The Bavarian infantry wore a blue coat, largecuffs, a musket, cartridge pouch and short sword.21. MONMOUTH (1778)Negotiation: FGHTreasure: American powder horn, 6-2RandomOpponents: American infantry: 7EIE; 2D + 2.Notes: After each man fires, he becomes a"4XIF."

The longest battle of the American Revolu-tion was fought between the Continentals, com-manded by Lee, and the British under Clinton.Only Washington's timely arrival saved the Conti-nental Army. As it was, the British retired fromthe field in this inconclusive battle.

The patriots frequently wore hunting shirts oflinen or buckskin instead of uniform coats, a car-tridge box that held up to 24 rounds, a canteen, abayonet and musket - either the English "BrownBess" or the French "Charlesvilles."22. WATERLOO (1815)Negotiation: DEFTreasure: Yeoman necklace, 8-1EnterOpponents: "Mounted French hussars: 6X1H;2D. Horses: 2X2X.Notes: In one of the best known battles in history,Napoleon's French were defeated in a three-daybattle by the Duke of Wellington's Anglo-Alliedarmy and Von Blucher's Prussians.

The hussars wore a splendidly coloreduniform, with much lace and decorative panoply.His weaponry consisted of a sabre, and a singleshot lightweight "carbine." Occasionally as manyas two (a brace) of single shot pistols could also becarried.23. BLOOD RIVER (1838)Negotiation: EFGTreasure: Zulu assegai fragment, 5-3EnterOpponents: Zulus: 7X3I; 2D + 2.Notes: Fleeing from English injustices, the Boer(Dutch) in African Cape Colony migrated north-ward. In so doing they encountered the fiercesomeZulus under Dingaan. Andres Pretorius made astand along the Blood River, with 500 Boers stand-ing against repeated assaults by 10,000 Zulus.Three thousand Zulus.fell, and the Boers remainedto found the Republic of Natal the following year.

The Zulu wears ornamental feathers and fursindicating rank and marital status. He carries anassegai or short stabbing spear up to two feet long;His lozenge-shaped, rawhide-covered shield mea-sures 3 to 4 feet.24. BATTLE OF SHILOH (1882)Negotiation: DEFTreasure: Union document, 5-1EnterOpponents: Union infantry: 10BlE; ID + 2.Note: After each man fires, he becomes a "4XIF."

Johnston's Confederates surprised Grant'sencamped Federal army and nearly engulfed it.The confusion of the terrain, the stubborn Federaldefense, and a morning counterattack finallythrew the Confederates back in defeat.

The Federal, or Union soldier carried an 1861Springfield musket, bayonet, cartridge pouch,canteen, and haversack.25. LITTLE BIGHORN (1878)Negotiation: CDETreasure: Sioux beadwork, 4-3EnterOpponents: Sioux warriors: 5XIG; ID+2. Siouxbowmen: 5AIE; ID.Notes: In the worst defeat of the US Army in its In-dian Wars, Custer's detachment of 200 cavalrywere wiped out. Reno and Benteen's detachmentswere only rescued when two other columns oftroops arrived. The victors of this encounter werethe Confederation of tribes of the Sioux and Chey-enne under Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse and Gall.

The Sioux warrior was dressed in buckskintrousers, loincloth, occasionally a bone-cuirass, acircular hide-shield, a small axe, a spear and/or acaptured musket, rifle or Sharps, Spencer, or Win-chester repeater carbine.28. MONS (1914)Negotiation: CDETreasure: German documents, 3-2Enter -Opponents: German infantry: 15BIF; ID.Notes: Place 5 "trees and bushes" markers on themap randomly (see 6.0); a marker adds 8 to thedefense of a unit in the same hex. These markersdo not "affect movement in any way. A Line ofSight must be used; a unit may not fire through(but may fire into) a hex with a "tree or bush"marker in it.

In the opening month of World War I, theFranco-British and German offensives clashedhead-on.

German infantry wore the spiked helmet (thePickelhaube), and carried a Mauser 1898 rifle andbayonet," -canteen, bread-bag, haversack, en-trenching tool, and 160rounds of ammunition.27. VERDUN (1917)Negotiation: DEFTreasure: French postcards, 3-1EnterOpponents: French infantry: 15C2E; ID.Notes: Place 5 shellholes on the map randomly, as

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.{continued on page 6Jper 6.6; they add S to the defense of a unit in thesame hex. Units must stop when they enter a shell-hole hex but may move normally out of a shellholehex. On every Battle Stage, roll for artillery fire(one shell per turn, with dice rolls as per 6.0 indi-cating the hex it lands on). A shell does damage asfollows: In the hex of impact, strength of "14"and accuracy of "A;" 1 hex away, strength of"10" and accuracy of "A;" 2 hexes away,strength of "S"· and accuracy of "A;" 3 hexesaway, strength of "6" and accuracy of" A."

For six months the Germans sought to bleedthe French army white by continuously assaultinga position to draw more and more French into itsdefense. The ploy succeeded in killing 315,000French, but also cost the Germans a tidy 280,000,all to no real purpose.

French infantry wore a long trench coat,helmet, the 1886 Lebel 'or 1917 Lebel rifle,bayonet, canteen, gas mask and about 100 roundsof ammunition.21. WARSAW (1920)Negotiation: DEFTreasure: Cossack cap, 2-3EnterOpponents: Mounted Russian cossacks: 12BIE;ID + 2. Horses: 2X2X.Notes: At the close of WWI, the Poles sought tobreak away from Russian dominance and finallysucceeded. The Poles, under Pilsudski, smashed aRussian army under Budenny, and the Russianarmy disintegrated.

The Russian cossacks were armed with thesabre, as many as three six-shot revolvers, a rifle,or carbine, and numerous other bits of capturedweaponry.

29. GUADALAJARA (1937)Negotiation: DEFTreasure: Flask of wine, 2-2EnterOpponents: Italian infantry: 12DID;'2D + 2.Notes: In the Spanish Civil War, a Nationalistarmy of Italians under General Mario Roatta at-tacked a Republican army under Colonel Jurado,with Guadalajara as the objective. The Italiansbroke under the counterattack by the Republicans,who were aided by Russian aircraft and tanks; thethrust on Guadalajara ended.

The Italian soldier was rather well equippedwith a Mannlicher-Carcano 1891 rifle and bayo-net, helmet, canteen, and ration bag.

30. KIEV (1941)Negotiation: CDETreasure: Copy of Pravda, 1-2EnterOpponents: Russian infantry: 12BIF; ID+ 2.Notes: The rapid German advance in the early fallof 1941 created one of the largest "pockets" ofenemy troops ever encircled. Nearly 600,000 Rus-sians were killed or captured between September 9to the 16th.

The Russian soldier carries either a M91130rifle (7.62mm, 9rds/min., range 500m) or PPSHmachine pistol (7.62mm, 80rds/min., range100m), helmet, canteen, bread bag, and possibly ahand grenade or two.

31. ALAM HALFA (1942)Negotiation: DEFTreasure: Tin of beef, 1-2EnterOpponents: British infantry: 15CIG; 1D+ 1.Notes: British infantry will not attack unless firedat fi;:St or unless they are within two hexes of anon-British infantry unit. They will advance ona Tripper, however.

Rommel's advance in North Africa ended,when, at this battle, his veteran Panzers were stop-ped by Montgomery's British. Rommel was crush-ed at EI Alamein two months later.

The British infantryman carried the excellentLee-Enfield MIll bolt action rifle, long bayonet,

TIMET RIPPER RULES, PAGE 11steel helmet, entrenching tool, canteen and breadbag.32. FALAISE GAP (1944)Negotiation: DEFTreasure: Iron Cross, 10-1RandomOpponents: German fugitive infantry: 12DIC;2D.Notes: The St. Lo breakthrough after the D-Dayinvasion of Normandy finally allowed Patton andCreran to encircle the German defensive positions.The Falaise .Pocket cost the Germans 60,000 indead and prisoners.

The German soldier, a fugitive attempting toescape the encirclement, would carry the SG44assault rifle (7.92mm, 80rds/min., 200m range) orthe MP41 machine pistol (9mm, 9Ords/ min., 100mrange), a few hand grenades, canteen, knife, en-trenching tool, helmet, gas mask, and bread bag.

33. GUAM (194&)\ Negotiation: CDETreasure: Katana, 30-10EnterOpponents: Japanese banzai troops with rifle:12C2I;2D+1.Notes: Japanese troops will only fire on a roll of 2or 3; otherwise they will charge with bayonet at astrength of 5X2I.

The American 3rd Amphibian Corps, com-manded by General Geiger, after a bloody fightfinally recaptured the island from the Japanesedefense, commanded by General Takashina.

The Japanese soldier was not well equipped,as the war caused se~re hardships to Japanesesupply capabilities. He would carry either the Ari-saka M38 (6.5mm, 12rds/min., range 500m) or themodel 99 (S.8mm, 12rds/min., range 600m) and abayonet. His other gear could include grenades,canteen, bread bag, or even a Nambu 1914 pistol(8mm, 36rds/min., 75m range).

34. IRON TRIANGLE (1950)Negotiation: DEFTreasu re: Cap insignia, 10-1EnterOpponents: Chinese infantry: IOEIF; 2D + 1.Notes: From their "staging area" in the Iron Tri-angle, the Chinese- North Koreans launched a mas-sive offensive that drove the ROK and UN troopssouth for five days. Only after a savage fight andcounterattack did the UN troops push the Com-munists back to the Triangle.

The Chinese soldier would carry any variationof the submachine gun, such as the Russian PPSH(7.62mm, 80rds/min., range 100m), two or moregrenades, knife.canteen and other field gear.

35. GOLAN HEIGHTS (1967)Negotiation: DEFTreasure: LD. bracelet, 5-1RandomOpponents: Syrian infantry: 15EIC; 2D + 1.Notes: The Israelis, seizing the initiative, simulta-neously unleashed a massive air and armor strikeagainst the UAR, Jordan, and Syria. This strikepreempted an offensive by those nations upon thesmaller and numerically weaker Israeli army. Thestrike was successful on all fronts.

The Syrian soldier was well armed, but notvery well trained. He carried a Russian madeAK-47 assault rifle (7.62mm, 6Ords/min.). Hemay carry several 30-round magazines, plusgrenades.

38. LEBANON BORDER (1970)Negotiation: EFGTreasure: NoneEnterOpponents: Palestinian terrorists: IODID;ID+3.Notes: The turn after somebody fires, roll forIsraeli mortar fire. One mortar shell per BattleStage impacts randomly (see 6.6). They do damageto the hex of impact and 1st, 2nd and 3rd hexesfrom impact as follows: 14, 10, 8, 6; their accuracy

is A in every hex (see battle 27, Verdun) .Spurred by the Israeli territorial expansion in

1967, the Palestine Liberation Front terroristsstepped up their sporadic raids upon Israeli fron-

. tier establishments.The terrorists- may carry the AK-47, pistols,

grenades, bayonets, "Molotov cocktails," or eventhe RPD machinegun (7 .62mm, 66rds/min., range6OOm, weight 15Ibs).

[6.2] FUTURE AND FANTASY BATTLES'.fl. CAIRO (1974)Negotiation: DEFTreasure: NoneRandomOpponents: Egyptian militia: 12CIB; 2D. _

38. HELLS ANGELS (1983)Negotiation: EFGTreasure: Angel colors, 10-2EnterOpponents: Hells Angels: 5XIG; ID + 3. Motor-cycles: 2X4X.Notes: Use horse counters for cycles.

39. EASY GOING INFANTRY (1993)Negotiation: EFGtreasure: Some EGI drugs, 10-3EnterOpponents: EGI: 5B5H; 2D + 2.Notes: Infantry use rubber bullets because theydon't really want to hurt anybody seriously; theyjust want to go home and get stoned. For EGIweapons only, all wound and disable effects on.CRT count as stun; kill counts as wound.

40. MIND POLICE (2027)Negotiation: BCDTreasure: Police manual, 20-2EnterOpponents: Mind Police: 6X4I; 1D + 4.Notes: Mind Police use a cattle prod-type device.Their normal mind control weapons do not workagainst the mentally primitive and deranged Trip-pers.

41. INSELONS (2178)Negotiation: CDETreasure: Starsoldier crest, 30-3RandomOpponents: Inselons: IOXIOE; ID + 3. Star-soldiers: 15AIOC; ID.Notes: Starsoldiers will not attack a Tripper unlessthe Starsoldier is transported to another battle. In-sect repellant is quadrupled in effect when usedagainst Inselons.

42. MUTANT SPEARMEN (2398)Negotiation: FGHTreasure: Finger with two nails, 20-1EnterOpponents: Spearmen: 8X4D; ID+3.

43. THE MAGICIAN OF DUBLIN (FANTASY)Negotiation: EFGTreasure: Magician's wand, 15-3Random -Opponents: The Magician (no weapon): 2XIOX;1. Leprechauns (armed with clubs): 8X6H; 2D.Notes: The Magician has endurance of 20. TheMagician himself does not "detect;" the Lepre-chauns do it for him. Each time the Magician is at-tacked (after the results of the attack are applied),roll one die for more Leprechauns (random entry)up to the counter-mix limit (14). Once the Magi-cian is dead, the Leprechuans cannot detect butwill, as always, attack if adjacent. .

44. THE DRAGONLORD (FANTASY)Negotiation: DEFTreasure: Dragon's nostril, 15-4RandomOpponents: One Dragonlord: 12F14I; I.Notes: A Dragonlord is a fire-breathing serpentwith an endurance of 20. It only detects a unit in oradjacent to a treasure hex or within three hexes ofthe Dragonlord. Five treasures are placed random-ly as per 6.0.

45. BUFFALO CASTLE (FANTASY)Negotiation: Not allowedTreasure: Buffalo chip, 5-5RandomOpponents: Five shellholes (representing exitsfrom Buffalo Castle): placed randomly as per 6.0.Buffalo: IOX121.Notes: A "towards" or "attack" result (on a -detection resolution for an exit) will cause a buf-falo to come out of the exit. Buffalo is placed nextto exit and automatically detects any Tripper. Onlyfive buffalo counters may be in play at anyonetime.48. GUNFIGHT AT THE BIONIC CORRAL(FANTASY)Negotiation: ABCTreasure: Bionic eyeball; 25-1RandomOpponents: Bionic gunsligers (armed with pistolsthat only function when used by bionic gunsling-ers): IOE2H; m +3.47. THESERAGLIOOFSITRIlFANTASY)Negotiation: BCDTreasure: Handmaiden's whip; to-IRandomOpponents: Sitri (one of King Solomon'sdemons): 5XIOG; 1. Handmaidens: 5XII; 2D.5XlI;2D. -Notes: The Sitri is armed only with muscle and hasan endurance of 10. The handmaidens are armedwith whips and wear only an evil smile. Againsthandmaidens, male Trippers may not attack whenadjacent and subtract three from accuracy die roll.Female Trippers may attack when adjacent andadd 2 to accuracy die roll when fighting hand-maidens; also female Trippers have defense of on-ly I in this scenario (one of Sitri' s powers was tomake women show themselves naked).48. ROLLERBRAWL(FANTASY)Negotiation: DEFTreasure: Brass knuckles, 5-4RandomOpponents: The Brawlball: IOXIOX; 1. Roller-brawlers: 8X5I; 2D.Notes: The Brawlball moves randomly each turn.Roll one die for direction and two die for thenumber of hexes it moves in that direction. If theball hits the edge of the display, it ricochets out ofthat hex and rebounds two hexsides to the right ofthe hexside from which it attempted to exit thedisplay. Example: The Brawlball starts in hex0904; a 2 is rolled for direction and a 10 for thenumber of hexes. The ball moves into 1003, 1103,1202, 1203, 1204, 1205, 1206, 1207, 1208, 1209.The ball attacks anyone in a hex it moves throughor in a hex it lands on. Rollerbrawlers are armedwith brass knuckles and muscle; rollerbrawlersmove at a rate of 6.49. JAWS27(FANTASY)Negotiation: Not allowedTreasure: Shark tooth, 5-3RandomOpponents: Landmobile sharks: IOXI2H;m+2.50. KING PONG (FANTASY)Negotiation: Not allowedTreasure: NoneRandomOpponents: Pongballs: IOXIOX; ID + 3.Notes: Pongballs move randomly each turn andattack anyone in a hex they move through. Theymove just like a brawlball (seebattle 48).51. THEAUTOZOO(FANTASY)Negotiation: Not allowedTreasure: Weird animal parts, 25-5RandomOpponents: The animals of the Autozoo: ID + 2.Notes: Roll two dice for attack and defensestrengths. All have "X" accuracy. Roll two dicefor their detection rating. 2=A, 3=B ... 9=H,10-12= I.Roll for each creature's values.

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52. THE LAST SUPPERNegotiation: EFGTreasure: NoneEnterOpponents: Zombies (armed with teeth and ataste for live flesh): 8X12I; 2D + 2.Notes: Any Tripper that gets a wound or disableresult from a zombie looses one additional En-durance Point per Stage until the end of the battle.53. ATTACK OF THE NYLON WARRIORSNegotiation: EFGTreasure: Zapper, 8-2EnterOpponents: Nylon Warriors: 12E6H; 2D.Notes: On a Stop or Away detection result, NylonWarriors move randomly (roll die for directionand then move two hexes in that direction). EachNylon Warrior is armed with a zapper that onlyworks for that warrior.54. IN THE HALL OF THE MOUNTAIN KINGNegotiation: BCDTreasure: Drindl's nose ring; 12-3RandomOpponents: Alrod (throws lightning bolts):8E12I; 1. Drindl (wields a 300 pound tree trunk):12XlIG; 1. Trundls (no weapons, they grab you):5X14E; ID. Note: These creatures are not animals.55. THE TIMEPOLICE SQUAD ROOMNegotiation: ABCTreasure: Timepolice coffee mug, 2-2-RandomOpponents: Timepolice: IOA5I; 2D.Notes: The Timepolice are armed with stunpistols,which only stun, and have one Fluxrestraint.modelAQI2G, XC8I, placed randomly. If aTimepoliceunit moves adjacent to the AQI2G (in respondingto a detection result), he stops. When the flux ap-pears, the Timepolice unit automatically operatesthe immobile AQ12G against the flux. If it ac-curately hits, the flux. jumps (without the radioTripper, if he is with it). Any previously fluxedTrippers return to the battlefield randomly and,must then re-conjure the flux to get it back: -56. TEHRANNegotiation: DEFTreasure: Communist Party card, 5-1RandomOpponents: Unarmed citizens: 3X2E; 2D. Revo-lutionary militia: 12E2H; lD + 2.Notes: Citizens are routed from the main mosqueby revolutionary militia with automatic weapons.~. THEROBOTFACTORYNegotiation: Not allowedTreasure: Robot data plate, 20-1RandomOpponents: Transbots: 4X12H; 2D. Sanibots:IOEIOH; in.Notes: Transbots pick up and carry any non-robotthing. A Tripper is too heavy to carry, so thetransbot stops when adjacent to one and tries topick him up. Sanibots destroy any living matter.58. TIMEPOLICE SQUAD ROOM (see 55)59. TIMEPOLICE MOBILE TEAMNegotiation: ABCTreasure: Timepoljce belt buckle, 10-1RandomOpponents: Timepolice: IOA6I; ID+2. Fluxfix-rig: XB6G; ID.Notes: Timepolice (move at 6) have stunpistols(see 55). Mobile Fluxfixrigs (move at 3) are usedonly against the flux; a successful hit (only the ac-curacy roll is used) will jump the flux (see 55).

80. THE BATTLEOFTHE GATE (FANTASY)Negotiation: ABCTreasure: NoneRandomOpponents: Energy creatures: 7C5G; 2D.Notes: All effective results against energycreatures are stuns. Passing the flux through anenergy creature's hex eliminates it from the battle(returns it to its own dimension). Use of the fluxripped open a dimensional gate which allowedpure energy creatures in.

81: TIMEPOLICE MOBILE TEAM (see 59)82. LOSANGELESFREEWAYNegotiation: Not allowedTreasure: NoneRandomOpponents: Cars: IlXI5X; ID.Notes: Do not use detection. On initial placement,only one car may be placed in each hex row. Carsmove 6 hexes per turn down that hex row towardsthe bottom of the display, attacking anyTripper inits path (without stopping). A car reaching thelower edge of the display immediately re-enters thesame hex row at the top of the display.63. TIMEPOLICE SQUAD ROOM (see 55)84. PSIONIC FLESH EATING PLANTSNegotiation: Not allowedTreasure: NoneRandomOpponents: Plants: 5X5F; 2D.Notes: Plants do not move. Detection "away"results are "stop" and "towards" results are "at-tack." One plant may telepathically control morethan one Tripper. A Tripper may be controlled byonly one plant (the-nearest) at a time. Plants makeTrippers move towards them at top possible speed.The Trippers may not be- commanded .10 doanything else. A stun result (or greater) on a plantreleases the Trippers it controls for one stage.Plants may attack more than one adjacent Tripperper stage at full strength, resolving each attackseparately.65. TIMEPOLICE MOBILE TEAM (see 59)68. THE TlMELORD'S LAIRNegotiation: ABC .Treasure: Timelord's ring, 10-1RandomOpponents: The Timelord: 8C12D; I.Notes: The Timelord attempts to detect the flux, ifit is present, or the Tripper, if one is within twohexes of the Timelord. If he detects the flux, hewill attempt (if successful with his accuracy roll) tojump it, with or without the Tripper. TheTimelord never jumps with tho: flux. A Tripper(s)carried with the flux randomizes (as a group) onthe Time Display, remains in that battle for" ID"Game-Turns, then randomizes again. This isrepeated "ID"times. If the Tripper in TimeMarker lands on the Time Hole hex, the Tripperreturns to the present. I~ TeamTripper, the radioTripper, if left behind, must re-conjure the flux,jump it, and try to link up with any of his groupthat the Timelord jumps, if hewishes.ffl. TIMEPOLICE SQUAD ROOM(see 55)68. CRYPT OFMIDNIGHTNegotiation: ABCTreasure: Vampire's cape; 15-2RandomOpponents: Vampire: 8XIOF; 1.Notes: If disabled or killed, the vampire (en-durance: 20) returns at full strength after one com-plete Stage of death (during which you can't killhim, he's already dead). At the end of 12 BattleStages, dawn arrives, and the battle ends.69. TIMEPOLICE MOBILE TEAM (see 59)70. PACK OFMAXIWOLVESNegotiation: Not allowedTreasure: NoneEnterOpponents: Giant wolves: lOXIOH; 2D + 2.71. EASTSIDE STORYNegotiation: EFGTreasure: Copy of Zap #0, 10-1RandomOpponents: Militarized street urchin gang, withhome made weapons: 7X3G; 2D & 8F3H; lD + I.72. BLACK HOLENotes: All Trippers in a TeamTripper game mustroll for their weapons' mix all over again (usingChart 13.3) and randomly start from the TimeHole. Solitaire Tripper regains all ammunition andstarts again. All experience and treasure are lost.No negotiation possible; no treasure.

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[9.4] DETECTION TABLEReaction

- = Not applicable. Determine the Detection Level forthe historical soldier/animal and roll two dice; theresult of the roll determines the reaction.Die Roll Modifiers: If units are adjacent, "Attack"happens automatically. If the detecting unit is twohexes away from the targetunit, 2 is added to the dieroll; if it is three hexes away, 1is added to the die roll.

R= Rage; L';' Left; F= Flee; Al,4=Awel,4. Roll a die to deter-mine which of the three negotiation letters are to beused duringthe battle. A roll of 1 or 2 means the first letter is used in negotia-tion; a roll of 3 or 4 means the second letter is used; and a roll of 5or 6 means the third letter is used. Roll two dice and cross-indexthe resulting number with the 'Battle Negotiation Rating to deter-mine the final reaction. See 15.2 for effects of negotiation.

DESIGNER'SNOTESThe rationale behind TimeTripper is, naturallyenough, grounded in fantasy. Basically, Tim is asoldier in Vietnam in 1971. He is a combat infan-tryman with above' average interests in elec-tronics, drugs, and military history. One couldassume that everything that happens in the game islittle more than a bad dream. However, this beinga fantasy world, the events depicted in the gamecould happen.Survival in the game is based on the Tripper's land-ing on the outskirts of each battle. Were they toland right in the middle, they would stand littlechance of survival. A few hundred battle crazedwarriors armed with spears would be more than amatch even for automatic rifle fire and grenades.The scale of the game (5 meters per hex, 2-5seconds per Battle-Turn) means that everything ishappening rather quickly. Each battle takes onlyabout a minute of real time. For this reason theTripper's endurance is rapidly depleted. Thehistorical soldiers are, for the most part, reactinginstinctively. They are already somewhat in a stateof shock; they themselves are on the outskirts ofthe main battle and are usu-allycapable of actingonly instinctively. For this reason they are verymuch the creatures of their actual historicalcharacteristics. For example, some historicalsoldiers - like the Vikings - are particularly ag-

~gressive, which is reflected by their high detectionvalue. The Vikings were usually aggressive to afault and thus unlikely to hang back. In the heat ofbattle many historical soldiers tend to becomeoverly defensive; again, this is usually representedthrough the soldier's detection value. Thehistorical soldiers' weapons (as well as theirgeneral effectivness) is represented by their At-tack, Accuracy and Defense Values. The number

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of soldiers represented in each battle was deter-mined according to the need for balance in eachbattle. The Trippers must have a chance of gettingback alive. The trick was to make it neither awalkover nor an impossible task. Thus, thenumber of soldiers and their method of appearingon the battlefield was manipulated to make forbalanced battles.Not allowing soldiers to leave the battle displaywas done because of the shortness of the battles;Consider; you have these soldiers wanderingaround on the fringe of a major battle. Suddenly,strange creatures appear in their midst! Here wealso have the opportunityto introduce the negotia-tion rule. It is possible for the Trippers to passthemselves off as some form of Divine Presence.Soldiers, particularly in battle, can be easily led. Adramatic leader can do the trick, and there'snothing more dramatic than a burst from an M-16 _rifle - if you've never seen a fire weapon before.Grenades can have an equally galvanizing effect,not to mention the instantaneous presence of theTrippers in their midst. It can (and historicallyhas) gone the other way. These unseemly eventscan drive soldiers to rage. The Tripper has only avague idea of which way each battle will develop,Using the Timemaster rule, you can create ex-tremely unsettling situations where the Trippersknow little about what they have landed in themiddle of. The game is, by definition, loaded withsurprises.The Trippers are also seized by a frenzy. _Thisallows them to recover, to a certain extent, fromthe effects of wounds (and fatigue). There is a cer-tain magical quality about their presense in all ofthese situations, which allows them to survive"death" - if the magical flux can get them to thenext battle.Even amidst these fast moving events it is possiblefor the Trippers to achieve experience, particularly

in their ability to control their travel through time.The Trippers have a vague idea of their position"in time." As a Tripper uses the flux (via thespecially modified radio), they eventually becomecapable of getting back home. Meanwhile, theymust carefully husband their resouces and fight aseries of prudent battles.During testing of this game it _was obvious thatmany garners were so impressed with theirfirepower that they had a tendancy to use it upbefore they ran out of enemies, usually a fatalmistake: The premise of the multi-Player gamewas that one Triper initiated the' "trip" into timeand inadvertantly took along some unsuspectingcompanions. These involuntarily Trippers were in-itially surprised by the apearance of the flux andwere transported without their, heavy weapons(mainly their M-16's). Tim, the main Tripper, washabitually armed to the teeth and was so preoc-cupied with manipulating the flux that he had notime to move from his position or to drop any ofhis many weapons. Besides, too many M-16's andshotguns in the gameand the battles became easilyunbalanced. After all, it is a game. Players,however, may modify it any way they wish.And modifying is what we are already planning todo. Even before publication, I was deluged withsuggestions for "adding" to the game. However, Ifelt that it would be best to come out with this$5.95 version first. If this games'proves successful,then wewill have" Advanced TimeTripper" (goodlord, shades of D&D!) as well as additional"TimeT rips" based on Trippers from differenteras (the Wild West, Medieval Europe, AncientGreece) each with their own "world view" of whatis fantasy. For fantasy and imagination is whatTimeTripper is all about - plus a good dollop ofhistory. A nice combination, I think. Write me atSPI if you agree (or even if you don't).

Jim Dunnigan

alternately) attempt to control or otherwise manip-ulate the flux (see lO.O), or negotiate (optional rule,see 15.0). (Exception: In the first Tripper Phase of agiven battle, the Tripper may not move, although hemay fire his weapon.) _B. Historical Soldier (or Animal) PhaseHistorical soldiers (or animals) may detect, move,and perform combat (see 8.0 and 9.0). Historicalsoldiers or animals perform these actions individu-ally, not together. (Exception: In solitaire games,there is no Historical Soldier Phase in the First Bat-tle Stage of each Game-Turn.)C. Stun Marker Removal PhaseIf the Tripper jumped the flux (see to.5), the Game-Turn is over, and play proceeds to .the Time TravelStage (1) of the next Game-Turn. If not, all StunMarkers on historical soldiers or animals are re-moved, and another Battle Stage (2)IS begun.

Game-Turn OutlineEach Game-Turn must proceed strictly as describedbelow.1. TIMETRAVELSTAGEThe Player resolves the Tripper's travel throughtime, adjusting the placement of the Tripper inTime Marker on the Time Display to indicate theTripper's new position in time. Note: If the Tripperreturns to the present in this stage, the game is over.If not, when the movement of the Tripper in TimeMarker is completed, the appropriate battle is setup, as per 6.0.2. BATTLE STAGEA. Tripper PhaseThe Tripper "may move and/or fire one of hisweapons (see 7.0 and 8.0). The Tripper may also (or

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