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Out of Order Games · Board game · 2016
8.8 Ludopedia 7.2 BGG 2–4 · best 4 120–180 min Weight 2.7/5
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Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy games with a strong theme and mechanics that blend cooperation with a touch of betrayal, Bloc by Bloc is a fantastic choice! It's a game that throws you into the heart of an urban uprising, where every decision matters and tension is constant. The experience is immersive and challenging, perfect for those looking for more than a simple race for points, with a medium weight that demands strategy.

Highlights
  • Engaging political theme
  • Clever semi-cooperative mechanics
  • Modular board, high replayability
  • Asymmetrical faction powers
  • Constant tension
Keep in mind
  • Can suffer from 'quarterbacking'
  • Moderate language dependency
  • Considerable game length
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About the game

What you do in a play session

In Bloc by Bloc: The Insurrection Game, you dive headfirst into an urban insurrection inspired by real 21st-century protest movements. Get ready to control one of the revolutionary factions – Workers, Students, Neighbors, or Prisoners – and confront the State in the streets of a city that changes with each game, thanks to a randomly generated modular board. Your objective is clear: build barricades, clash with riot cops, occupy strategic districts, loot shopping centers, and, above all, liberate the city before time runs out and the military arrives to crush the revolt. The game unfolds over up to 10 rounds, each representing a night. During the nighttime phase, each player performs 3 to 5 actions, such as looting, occupying, attacking, or barricading, using dice and their blocs in the city. Loot cards can boost your plays. After all factions' actions, the police respond, controlled by a deck and the Police Morale level. In the sunrise phase, the police counter-attack, and factions have a chance to liberate districts. Although the State and police are common enemies, and cooperation is vital for the success of the social insurrection (occupying all districts), each faction has its own secret agenda. While most seek a collective victory, some may have vanguardist or nihilist objectives, seeking individual victory and secretly sabotaging the common effort. This dynamic of cooperation with a touch of betrayal makes Bloc by Bloc a tense and twist-filled game.

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Components: 5 x 5 Grids Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Political: Movements and/or Activism Theme: Revolution/Uprising
Publisher Out of Order Games
Designer T.L. Simons
Artist T.L. Simons

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How many players can play Bloc by Bloc?
The game is designed for 2 to 4 players, allowing each to control a different revolutionary faction.
What is the average game length?
Be ready for longer sessions! A game of Bloc by Bloc typically lasts between 120 and 180 minutes, or 2 to 3 hours.
What is the complexity level of the game?
Bloc by Bloc is considered a medium-complexity game (BGG weight of 2.71/5). It requires strategy and planning but isn't overly punishing for players with some board game experience.
Does the game have high replayability?
Absolutely! The modular board, which changes every game, the secret faction agendas, and variable player powers ensure that each session is unique and challenging.
Do I need a translation to play?
Yes, the game has moderate language dependency. It's recommended to have a reference sheet or translated cards to fully enjoy the experience, especially due to the secret agendas and loot cards.
Who is Bloc by Bloc for?
It's for those who enjoy cooperative games with a touch of unpredictability, strong political themes, and aren't afraid of a little betrayal among 'allies'. If you like games like Pandemic but want something with more narrative depth and asymmetrical interaction, this could be a great fit.

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