Out of Sorts

Always Awake Games · Board game · 2024
— Ludopedia 7.7 BGG 2–4 15–20 min
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RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy cooperative games that keep you on the edge of your seat, "Out of Sorts" is for you! It's pure real-time adrenaline with a memory twist.

Highlights
  • Race against the clock
  • Teamwork is essential
  • Fun memory challenge
  • Fast and intense games
Keep in mind
  • Can cause anxiety
  • Requires good communication
  • Memory is crucial
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready for a frantic rush in "Out of Sorts," a cooperative real-time game that will test your memory and teamwork! The mission is nothing less than organizing an alien's chaotic book collection, and believe me, it's no easy task. Many have tried and failed, but now it's your turn to be "recruited" for this intergalactic endeavor.

You'll have to collaborate to arrange these books with bizarre symbols in a way that everyone can memorize before time runs out. Each round, five new reference cards appear, and the team needs to race to find the corresponding books and place them in the right spot, along with the others. The challenge doesn't stop there: at the end of each round, a quiz tests the collective knowledge about the organization. It's not about knowing the exact position of each book, but rather the relationship between them. If the team fails the questions too many times, the game ends for everyone. It's a race against the clock and against your own memory to avoid ending up "out of sorts" with the alien order!

Rules videos

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Best player count

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2–4 players
2 OK
3 OK
4 OK

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Categories

Families

Admin: Upcoming Releases
Publisher Always Awake Games
Designer Connor Wake
Artist Connor Wake

Community

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83owners
136wishlist
30want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
What is the average playtime for Out of Sorts?
Games are quite fast, usually lasting between 15 to 20 minutes.
How many players can participate?
The game is for 2 to 4 players, ideal for playing in a small group.
Is it a competitive or cooperative game?
It's fully cooperative! Everyone plays together against the clock and the game's challenges.
Do I need to know English to play?
There is no language dependency; the symbols and organization are the main focus.
What is the complexity level?
The rules are simple to learn, but the challenge lies in the real-time execution and memory aspect.
Who would you recommend Out of Sorts for?
It's perfect for those who enjoy memory games, real-time games, and cooperative challenges that require communication and agility.

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