Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
Fans of cooperative fantasy games with frantic action will love this. Defend your castle against orc hordes strategically (and chaotically)!
Highlights
- Frantic cooperative action
- Diverse heroes and abilities
- Modular board for variety
- Well-crafted difficulty progression
Keep in mind
- Lengthy setup
- Lots of pieces to manage
- Can be tough for beginners
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Orcs Must Die! The Board Game: Order Edition brings the video game madness to the table in a cooperative game where you and your friends defend a fortress against hordes of orcs and other grotesque creatures. Choose from heroes like Maximilian the War Mage or Gabriella the Redeemed Sorceress, each with unique abilities and special weapons. Set up your modular board, place strategic traps, and get ready for relentless waves of enemies. Each turn, you earn trophy skulls for killing orcs, which become currency to buy upgrades and more traps. But beware: enemies grow stronger with each wave, and if you're not prepared, the ending can be... well, disastrous. The game also allows PvP combat if you have the Unchained version, but the focus here is cooperation against the game. Get ready to shout 'Orcs Must Die!' a lot!
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
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Families
Publisher
Petersen Games
Designer
Sandy Petersen
Artist
Rich Fleider
Community
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646owners
85wishlist
15want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can play?
1 to 4 players in cooperative mode. If you have the Unchained version, you can do teams up to 4vs4.
How long does a game last?
Between 1h and 2h30, depending on player count and chosen difficulty.
Does it need translation?
Yes, the game has significant English text and needs translation to play without issues.
Is it good for beginners?
There's a learning curve, but rules are straightforward. Better for those with some cooperative game experience.
How many miniatures are included?
Dozens! Heroes, orcs, kobolds, trolls... It's a visual spectacle on the table.
Can you play solo?
Yes, solo mode is well implemented, controlling multiple heroes by yourself.
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