Black Orchestra

Cooperate as real WWII conspirators plotting to assassinate Hitler before the Gestapo catches you.

πŸ‘₯ 1–5 players⏱ approx. 90 minπŸͺ„ A round to warm up14+
🀝 Cooperative🧩 Solo modeβ˜… 7.0 Β· BGG #541

Who it's for

History buffs and co-op fans who want a thematic, tension-filled experience with real emotional weight.

Not for you if…

You want a light or upbeat game. The subject matter is heavy, and failure feels personal.

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Vibe's take

tense, historical, suspenseful, cooperative pressure, morally weighty

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About this game

A tense cooperative thriller where you play real historical conspirators plotting to assassinate Hitler. Build motivation, gather supplies, recruit allies, and wait for the perfect moment to strike while the Gestapo closes in. The game walks you through WWII chronologically via event cards, with each stage changing what is possible on the map. Get arrested and you face interrogation alone, unable to consult your team. The historical detail is staggering, the tension is relentless, and every failed plot ratchets up the stakes.

Real historical conspiratorsWWII progresses via eventsInterrogation mechanic

By the numbers

Players

Best at 3 playersWorks with 1–5

Duration

90 min

Ages 14+

Complexity

2.4 / 5 β€” Light

BGG Rating

7.0/10

Rank #541

7.5k ratings

Published

2016

Language

Heavy text

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