Time Mysteries: Inheritance is a hidden-object game in which the player takes on the role of Vivien Ambrose, a respected doctor of physics. She discovers the mysteries of her family when she pursues a man who kidnapped her father. To rescue him, Vivien needs the help of a magical crystal ball that is damaged during her first journey in time. She must now find seven magical rings to give the sphere its power back. While looking for the rings, she will encounter many complex riddles and cleverly hidden items. With time it becomes clear that not everything is as simple as she initially thought.