Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS
Perfect for those looking for a quick, cooperative party game to test the group's memory.
Highlights
- Extremely simple and fast rules
- Great interaction between players
- Fun tension and agile pace
Keep in mind
- Heavy reliance on memory
- Games can be very short
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Imagine this: you and your friends are working at a board game booth during the massive Spiel '23 event. The catch? It's absolute chaos, and orders are flooding in. To keep your jobs, you and your teammates need an incredible level of synchronization to get everything delivered correctly. In Order Overload, the challenge is purely mental and cooperative.
The dynamics are simple yet tense: a set of cards is dealt face-up and read aloud so everyone knows exactly which orders are active. Then, those same cards are dealt face-down to the players. From that point on, the real memory test begins. On your turn, you must name an order that you know is in another player's hand. If you get it right, the card is revealed and the group moves forward. If you fail... well, you're fired and out of the game! It's the kind of game that sparks 'how could you forget that?!' moments and lots of laughter when someone is eliminated over a silly mistake.
The game scales in difficulty, so as you clear levels, the challenges become tighter and the pressure mounts. Additionally, there are special abilities that can be used only once per game, adding a layer of strategy: when is the perfect moment to use your trump card to save the team? It's a fast-paced, light experience, perfect for breaking the ice at any gathering, especially since it doesn't require hours of rulebook reading. If you enjoy memory games with a touch of social panic and cooperation, this is the right choice to hype up your group. How far can you go before the chaos takes over?
The dynamics are simple yet tense: a set of cards is dealt face-up and read aloud so everyone knows exactly which orders are active. Then, those same cards are dealt face-down to the players. From that point on, the real memory test begins. On your turn, you must name an order that you know is in another player's hand. If you get it right, the card is revealed and the group moves forward. If you fail... well, you're fired and out of the game! It's the kind of game that sparks 'how could you forget that?!' moments and lots of laughter when someone is eliminated over a silly mistake.
The game scales in difficulty, so as you clear levels, the challenges become tighter and the pressure mounts. Additionally, there are special abilities that can be used only once per game, adding a layer of strategy: when is the perfect moment to use your trump card to save the team? It's a fast-paced, light experience, perfect for breaking the ice at any gathering, especially since it doesn't require hours of rulebook reading. If you enjoy memory games with a touch of social panic and cooperation, this is the right choice to hype up your group. How far can you go before the chaos takes over?
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Best player count
BGG community vote
2
REC
3
REC
4
BEST
5
BEST
6
REC
Soundtrack
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Publisher
Oink Games
Designer
Jun Sasaki
Community
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123owners
34wishlist
10want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Is the game hard to learn?
Not at all! The rules are super simple, and you can explain them to your group in just a few minutes.
How many people can play?
The game supports 2 to 6 players, making it great for medium-sized groups.
How long does a game last?
It's very fast, around 20 minutes, making it an ideal 'filler' between longer games.
Is there a language barrier?
No, there is very little text and it's easy to memorize, making it accessible to everyone.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, since it's a memory and cooperation game, it's excellent for helping kids practice their focus.
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