In ChronoMangle, players assume the role of Max, a down-on-their-luck stand-up comedian who hilariously finds themselves tangled in a chaotic time-travel mechanism. After stumbling upon a mysterious time-bending device at a flea market, Max accidentally sends themselves through various significant eras— from the Middle Ages to the Roaring Twenties, and even a dystopian future where laughter is outlawed. Each location presents unique challenges and quirky historical characters who need help solving their problems through jests, absurdity, and the strategic delivery of punchlines. To win the game, players must gather enough laughs (time credits) to return home, all while avoiding a government agency that wants the device for themselves. The outcome of the story changes based on the choices players make in conversations and scenarios, leading to wildly different, comical endings.