The BBC-era Narnia board game is older than the Disney tie-ins and feels like it. Players race to complete scene cards based on the television adaptation, and the oversized Aslan wheel is the one piece people still remember when this game comes up.
This is a light family release built around collecting picture pieces from the BBC adaptation rather than direct combat or strategy.
Its main hook is the layered wheel system. You roll, turn the wheel, and reveal new scenes while trying to finish your set before everyone else does.
If you are archiving Narnia merchandise history, this is one of the clearest reminders that tabletop tie-ins existed well before the film era.
Quick facts
- Year: 1988
- Players: 2-4
- Playing time: 30 minutes
- Suggested age: 6+
- Publishers: The Games Team Ltd.
- Gameplay: Dice Rolling, Memory, Set Collection
- Reference listing: BoardGameGeek
Rules
We have not found a stable official rulebook link for the BBC tie-in yet.