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Black Orchestra

Philip duBarry

2016 · 1⁠–⁠5 players, best with 3 · 90 min · ages 14+

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How many players

For 1 to 5 players, best with 3.

  • 1 player
  • 2 players
  • 3 players: best
  • 4 players
  • 5 players

Weight and time

Medium-light: 2.4 on BoardGameGeek’s five-point scale. A game takes 90–90 minutes, for ages 14 and up.

On other sites

  • BoardGameGeek7.5/104,878 ratings
  • BGG rank441stamong all games

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How to play Black Orchestra

Black Orchestra is a cooperative game for 1 to 5 players, best with 3, that takes 90 minutes. Players move between locations, spend actions, manage cards and dice, gather needed items, and balance risky plans while building toward an attempt to stop Hitler. It feels tense and methodical, and suits players age 14 and up who want a World War II-themed cooperative game with shared planning and luck to manage.

Mechanics

  • Action points
  • Cooperative
  • Dice rolling
  • Die icon resolution
  • Hand management
  • Pick-up and deliver
  • Point-to-point movement
  • Push your luck
  • Set collection
  • Solo mode
  • Tech tree
  • Variable player powers

Credits Black Orchestra

  • DesignPhilip duBarry
  • ArtDann May
  • ArtLucas Soriano
  • PublisherAsmodee

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Game details Black Orchestra

Year published
2016
Players
1–5, best with 3
Playing time
90–90 minutes
Age
ages 14+
Weight
2.4 out of 5
Designer
Philip duBarry
Publisher
Asmodee

Frequently asked questions Black Orchestra

How many players is Black Orchestra for?

For 1 to 5 players. It plays best with 3.

How long does a game take?

90 to 90 minutes.

What age is it for?

Ages 14 and up.

Is it an expansion or a standalone game?

A standalone game: everything is in the box.

Can two people play?

Yes. It plays with 1–5.

Sources: BoardGameGeek (game data and box photos, as of 2022). As of November 13, 2026. · Ta strona po polsku