Order of the Blade

Assassins from around the world have been brought together for a tournament organized by a secret society known as the Order of the Blade. The Order is made up of the most skilled assassins in the world, and they have a long held tradition of hosting this tournament to test the skills of potential new members to see who deserves a place among their ranks.

2-8 players
40+ minutes

$82Buy Now

Overview

Unboxing

Reviews

We’ve received a handful of reviews during playtesting events, including our appearance at KantCon 2023. If you wish to submit an review, please email us at rogueskullgames@gmail.com

Shadow Guard mechanic was pretty fun, as it speeds up the game. There’s a good amount of offensive and defensive cards in the game to make it interesting.

I enjoyed the battle royale mechanic with the closing circle. Also, I liked the theme including the card art and style.

I like the speed and pacing of the game. The randomness of the map and lighting adds a great element.

I like how the different abilities and cards can change how your turn works. I liked how the game pushes you forward.

I love the concept of the Shadow Guard! Super unique and added a fun element. One of the coolest game concepts I’ve played recently!

It was a very good translation of the battle royale format to board games.

Overall, I enjoyed playing the game. The card mechanics partnered with the environmental mechanics are very interesting.

Loved the game as it was well thought out and the mechanics made sense. The graphics are great and enhance the experience.

Do you have what it takes to join the Order?

Each player is given a character with a unique special ability, but it comes at a cost. At the start of the game you are given one Shadow Ability Coin but you must decide when to use it for the biggest impact. If you can land the final point of damage on your target, you’ll find yourself with another Ability Token and their character’s ability. After all, you did study your target enough to defeat them. Strike fast, or strike late, but only the last one standing earns their place within the Order.

Draw, Move, or Attack. Choose your actions wisely.

On your turn, you will have 3 actions at your dispense to gain supplies and position yourself for attacks on your opponents. Drawing from the Shadow Deck will help put weapons and utilities in your hand. Each move gets you 3 steps closer to your target or allows you to hide in the shadows. Playing a utility card can give you situational advantages, but playing a weapon card is what really makes your opponents bleed.

Shadow Guards & Events challenge the play area

Throughout your game you will occasionally draw event cards that effect the play area and require you to quickly shift your strategy. Shadow Guards will also occasionally march forward, shrinking the arena’s safe zone, and challenge the combatants to move inwards or face a brutal attack.

Use the cover of darkness to increase dodge chances

Game tiles are made up of 3 types of terrain. Buildings will keep most of you limited to the city streets, but can also provide protection from your opponent’s line of sight. Light squares should be avoided when possible, as they put a target on your back and make attacking you easier. Dark squares on the other hand are where you should lurk. Navigate the darkness and use the shadows to gain advantage dodging attacks. This is how you’ll stay alive longer and ultimately find yourself the last one standing.

Credits

Game Designer: Kyle Lundy
Game Developers: Kyle Lundy, Adam Clement
Art & Graphic Design: Kyle Lundy
Copywriter: Kyle Lundy
Publisher: Rogue Skull Games LLC. Shawnee, KS
Manufacturer: The Game Crafter, LLC. Madison, WI
Year of Release: 2024

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