Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR GENRE FANS
Strategy and wargame enthusiasts will love asymmetric factions and dynamic mechanics.
Highlights
- Asymmetric factions
- Interactive mechanics
- Engaging narrative
- Strategic hand management
- Wooden components
Keep in mind
- Moderate learning curve
- Long playtime
- Heavy wooden components
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Circadians: Chaos Order is a sci-fi wargame for 2-5 players where each controls a unique faction on a collapsing planet. The narrative centers on catastrophic events turning the world into a chaotic battlefield. Players navigate hexagonal grids, manage resources, and utilize faction-specific abilities to achieve objectives. Mechanics include action drafting, area movement, hand management, and card-based conflict resolution. Each faction has unique leaders, attribute cards, and variable powers, creating asymmetric play. With a 120-240 minute playtime and wooden components, the game offers dynamic strategic challenges. Its engaging premise and balanced mechanics make it ideal for strategy and wargame enthusiasts seeking epic tactical depth.
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Rules videos
Learn by watching before you open the box
In English
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How to play Circadians: Chaos Order board game - Full teach + Visuals - Peaky Boardgamer
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Circadians Chaos Order - How to Play - PLUS Factions Explanation
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Circadians Chaos Order - LIVE Stream Playthrough 4 Players with Shem, Sam & Friends!
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Circadians: Chaos Order - Gameplay Overview (on TTS) - Part 1
Best player count
BGG community vote
2
REC
3
REC
4
BEST
5
REC
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Garphill Games, CHUR GAMES, Lavka Games, Meeple, Mosaico Jogos, Pixie Games, Portal Games, Primigenio, Renegade Game Studios, Schwerkraft-Verlag
Designer
S J Macdonald, Zach Smith
Artist
Sam Phillips
Community
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3,023owners
857wishlist
85want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can play?
2-5 players.
How long is a playthrough?
120-240 minutes.
Is it difficult to learn?
Moderate learning curve, but rules are clear.
What are the components?
Wooden pieces, hexagonal grid map, and cards.
Who is it recommended for?
Strategy, wargame, and sci-fi fans.
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