Dutch Resistance: Orange Shall Overcome!

Liberation Game Design, Giant Roc, Ludomanos · Board game · 2023
1–5 · best 3 Solo 90–180 min Weight 3.2/5
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

History buffs and coop lovers will adore this game. It's rare to see WW2 resistance portrayed this originally!

Highlights
  • Historical characters with unique abilities
  • Mechanics that capture resistance tension
  • 5 distinct replayable scenarios
  • Thrilling push-your-luck dilemmas
  • Teaches history without lecturing
Keep in mind
  • Extensive language dependence
  • Games can run long (up to 3h)
  • Don't expect violent action
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Netherlands, 1940. While most hid from the Nazis, some brave souls wrote 'OZO' (Oranje Zal Overwinnen - 'Orange Shall Overcome') on walls and sabotaged the occupiers. In Dutch Resistance: Orange Shall Overcome!, you become one of these unsung heroes. This cooperative game puts you in the shoes of real resistance members, each with unique abilities, across 5 different scenarios of non-violent sabotage. At its core is 'pick-up and deliver' strategy - moving resources secretly while evading Nazi surveillance. But beware: dice decide part of the risk, so get ready for 'push your luck' dilemmas. Each mission has unique rules, ensuring high replayability. With characters based on historical figures and mechanics that simulate resistance tension, it's more than a game - it's a thrilling history lesson. Just don't expect shootouts: here, the weapon is wit.

Rules videos

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4 videos

Best player count

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1–5 players
1 REC
2 REC
3 BEST
4 REC
5 REC

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Game details

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Country: Netherlands Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Digital Implementations: TableTop Simulator Mod (TTS) History: Resistance during WW2 in Europe
Publisher Liberation Game Design, Giant Roc, Ludomanos
Designer Marcel Köhler
Artist Fabio Leone, Filipe Ferreira, Irene Cano (araire), James Churchill, Pablo Blayker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
Can it be played solo?
Yes! And it works great, since resistance often acted alone.
Need history knowledge?
Nope, the game teaches as you play. But history helps immersion.
Is it very complex?
BGG weight 3.1 - medium. Rules are intuitive but strategy is key.
Ideal player count?
Works at any count (1-5), but 3-4 seems the sweet spot.
How much translation needed?
Unfortunately most content is English-only. Best for English speakers.
Online play option?
There's a Tabletop Simulator mod to try before buying physical.
Which scenario first?
The 'OZO' tutorial is perfect for first play, teaches all mechanics.

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