--- product_id: 60688502 title: "Black Orchestra 2nd Edition Board Game | Cooperative WWII Strategy for 1–5 Players, Age 14+ | Historical Conspiracy, Stealth Planning & Replayable Event-Driven Gameplay" brand: "starling games" price: "88543CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Starling Games" url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/60688502-black-orchestra-2nd-edition-board-game-cooperative-wwii-strategy-1 store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Dynamic dice-driven tension Historically immersive gameplay Cooperative stealth strategy Black Orchestra 2nd Edition Board Game | Cooperative WWII Strategy for 1–5 Players, Age 14+ | Historical Conspiracy, Stealth Planning & Replayable Event-Driven Gameplay **Brand:** starling games **Price:** 88543CFA **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™€οΈ Plot. Risk. Triumph. Rewrite history with every roll! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Black Orchestra 2nd Edition Board Game | Cooperative WWII Strategy for 1–5 Players, Age 14+ | Historical Conspiracy, Stealth Planning & Replayable Event-Driven Gameplay by starling games - **How much does it cost?** 88543CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/60688502-black-orchestra-2nd-edition-board-game-cooperative-wwii-strategy-1) ## Best For - starling games enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted starling games brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Deep Historical Immersion:** Engage with a respectful, detailed portrayal of WWII resistance efforts that sharpens critical thinking. - β€’ **Elegant, Intuitive Design:** Rules printed on the board and a sleek layout mean less downtime, more strategy. - β€’ **High-Stakes Dice Mechanics:** Push your luck with dice rolls that can make or break your assassination attempts. - β€’ **Master the Art of Conspiracy:** Collaborate with up to 5 players to outwit the Gestapo and change WWII history. - β€’ **Replay with Endless Variability:** Unique event and scenario cards ensure no two games feel the same. ## Overview Black Orchestra 2nd Edition is a cooperative WWII strategy board game for 1-5 players aged 14+, blending tense dice-driven gameplay with immersive historical conspiracies. Players work together to plan assassination attempts on Hitler, balancing risk and suspicion across dynamic scenarios. With elegant design, easy-to-learn mechanics, and endless replayability, it’s a must-have for history buffs and strategy enthusiasts seeking a gripping, cerebral challenge. ## Description Buy Black Orchestra 2nd Edition Board Game | Cooperative WWII Strategy for 1–5 Players, Age 14+ | Historical Conspiracy, Stealth Planning & Replayable Event-Driven Gameplay: Board Games - desertcart.com βœ“ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases Review: The best Hitler game on the market - With the success of a Kickstarter darling Secret Hitler, and it subsequently being mass distributed, you see that game all over the place. The problem being, I don't really see why the theme for that game is so great. The whole game seems to sell on shock value. I feel a little dirty on the inside any time I see the game played at a local game night. Who wants to win as Hitler? I once saw a rethemed copy of the game online called Secret Voldemort which blew my mind. That's what that game should of been as Voldemort never actually committed atrocities against humanity... I've lost topic and I apologize; First and foremost, Black Orchestra is great. Now, the subject matter, while historically accurate might be a bit too much for some, so be forewarned. The neat thing is that you really get invested in the play, you want to assassinate Hitler, and when you fail you feel that failure. Losing a game of Black Orchestra leaves you more bummed then any other board game I've played... and I've played more then anyone sane would like to admit. The game is a cooperative game in which the players work together to try to fight off the SS and ultimately successfully plot an assassination attempt on Hitler. The game clock is basically an event deck that draws out historical events that raise/lower Hitler's support(difficulty to attempt an assassination) and other random board effects(including increasing the player map as the game progresses and Germany takes over more of Europe). The players need to keep their suspicion low and their motivation high as they avoid Hitler, and other high ranking SS officers roaming the board, while they collect plots and other items that can improve their chance of succeeding in the mission. If their suspicion gets too high they are sent to SS headquarters causing their turn not only to be wasted but the player then has to draw from an interrogation which has multiple different results on each card(which are not read out loud causing an added bit of paranoia to the table.) Another neat feature of the game is it's use of dice. In every game you will have to roll dice for the assassination plot, but the number of dice, potential rerolls and success requirement can be mitigated so while it still comes down to chance you can tip the scale in your favor. It makes the plot attempts nerve racking and adds to the game suspense. The dice can optionally be used by a player on their turn for the Conspire action. In a normal turn all players get three actions and can choose what they do from a list of available actions(all are listed on the game board... actually the board is so well organized that you don't really need the instructions.) Once per turn you can Conspire which risks any amount of your actions on a dice roll, potentially turning an action into added suspicion(bad result) or up to three actions per dice(good result.) The thing that's neat is that you don't need to gamble. Some of my friends are against it and play the game almost refusing to do so, while other people enjoy the gamble, both ways are viable paths to victory. I'm sorry for the long review, and jumbled thought process, but as writing I keep remembering things I enjoy about this game. It's for sure a more adult themed game, and I'm not sure I'd bring it to public game nights(It can be on the long side, and the subject matter is not for everyone) but if you are someone who enjoys historical games, co-op games, difficult/tense games I'd add it to your cart and start shouting at your friend that they need to bring all their poison to Berlin. Review: Elegant, well done game on an interesting and well-portrayed theme - This is a brilliant game. The subject matter is very interesting, especially (though not exclusively) for those of us who are history buffs, and is treated very well ... lots of historical detail, with respectful but straightforward treatment of the horrors involved -- a great educational tool. It's also a very well done package from a graphic design standpoint; everything from the board to the cards to the rules booklet is beautiful, elegant, and perfectly suited to the theme. But equally important, this is a very elegant game to play. The mechanisms are simple and easy to master, but allowing lots of room for strategizing and variability. The rules are printed right on the game board, and there's a simple cheat sheet for extra detail, with the result that we don't have to spend any game time looking through the rules booklet (though there is a nicely done rules booklet as well). Yes, there are dice at the center of the game, so it's got a big luck element, so if you hate luck in your games you probably won't go for this one ... but as someone else pointed out, that's pretty much what it was like for the real people fighting against Hitler; everything often turns on a bit of good or bad luck. And the push-your-luck mechanism of choosing when to roll the dice (it's called "conspiring" in the game, and you can do it a lot or a little, your choice), along with the various mitigations you can apply (cards that offer re-rolls or allow ignoring of one or more bad results and so on) really just add to the strategizing as you play. Whenever we sit down to play this one, we will be playing it multiple times in a row. And we love taking a picture of the board if we win, with the lovely "We Killed Hitler" victory card on display. ## Features - HISTORICAL CONSPIRACY – Join the secret plot to overthrow the German Chancellor and save Europe. Change history and turn the tides of WWII in the allies favor. - COOPERATIVE STRATEGY – Work together to gather key items, plan assassination attempts, and outsmart the Gestapo. Divide and conquer across multiple fronts of the second world war. - TENSE GAMEPLAY – Keep your motivation high and your suspicion low while plotting against the third Reich. Avoid imprisonment and interrogation by carefully selecting your actions and taking risks when necessary. - IMMERSIVE STRATEGIC GAMEPLAY – Build a dossier of unique effect cards to gain the upper hand in the battle against Fascism. - ENDLESSLY REPLAYABLE CHALLENGES – Unique conspiracies, scenarios and event cards give you the opportunity to try over and over again. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B06XF8K3XG | | Are Batteries Required | No | | Best Sellers Rank | #190,490 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #5,101 in Board Games (Toys & Games) | | Brand Name | Starling Games | | CPSIA Cautionary Statement | Choking Hazard - Small Parts | | Customer Package Type | Reinforced Box or Protective Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 254 Reviews | | Edition | Black Orchestra Second Edition | | Educational Objective | Enhance critical thinking, strategic planning, and historical awareness | | Genre | Historical Event, Cooperative Game | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00013964757385 | | Included Components | board game peices | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions | 7.87 x 7.87 x 2.36 inches | | Item Type Name | strategy board game | | Item Weight | 1530 Grams | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Tabletop Tycoon | | Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1188.0 | | Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 156.0 | | Material Type | Metal | | Minimum Age Recomendation | 156 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Players | 5 | | Operation Mode | manual | | Size | Large | | Subject Character | Adolf Hitler | | Theme | Race | | UPC | 013964757385 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Images ![Black Orchestra 2nd Edition Board Game | Cooperative WWII Strategy for 1–5 Players, Age 14+ | Historical Conspiracy, Stealth Planning & Replayable Event-Driven Gameplay - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61pphujeggL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Would it be possible for more than 5 people to play this game, by making teams, etc?** A: This board game is usually played by 1 to 5 players and it usually lasts for 1 - 1.5 hours. I believe you could set up rules where teams can play together, but I have always played it individually. **Q: There no social aspects to this game is there? Like bluffing or traitor mechanics?** A: This is a fully co-operative game with no traitor or bluffing. While it is one of my all-time favorite games, I must tell you that it does treat the subject matter very seriously and some of the historical flavor is kind of heavy, and may not be to everyone's taste. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best Hitler game on the market *by L***R on August 25, 2023* With the success of a Kickstarter darling Secret Hitler, and it subsequently being mass distributed, you see that game all over the place. The problem being, I don't really see why the theme for that game is so great. The whole game seems to sell on shock value. I feel a little dirty on the inside any time I see the game played at a local game night. Who wants to win as Hitler? I once saw a rethemed copy of the game online called Secret Voldemort which blew my mind. That's what that game should of been as Voldemort never actually committed atrocities against humanity... I've lost topic and I apologize; First and foremost, Black Orchestra is great. Now, the subject matter, while historically accurate might be a bit too much for some, so be forewarned. The neat thing is that you really get invested in the play, you want to assassinate Hitler, and when you fail you feel that failure. Losing a game of Black Orchestra leaves you more bummed then any other board game I've played... and I've played more then anyone sane would like to admit. The game is a cooperative game in which the players work together to try to fight off the SS and ultimately successfully plot an assassination attempt on Hitler. The game clock is basically an event deck that draws out historical events that raise/lower Hitler's support(difficulty to attempt an assassination) and other random board effects(including increasing the player map as the game progresses and Germany takes over more of Europe). The players need to keep their suspicion low and their motivation high as they avoid Hitler, and other high ranking SS officers roaming the board, while they collect plots and other items that can improve their chance of succeeding in the mission. If their suspicion gets too high they are sent to SS headquarters causing their turn not only to be wasted but the player then has to draw from an interrogation which has multiple different results on each card(which are not read out loud causing an added bit of paranoia to the table.) Another neat feature of the game is it's use of dice. In every game you will have to roll dice for the assassination plot, but the number of dice, potential rerolls and success requirement can be mitigated so while it still comes down to chance you can tip the scale in your favor. It makes the plot attempts nerve racking and adds to the game suspense. The dice can optionally be used by a player on their turn for the Conspire action. In a normal turn all players get three actions and can choose what they do from a list of available actions(all are listed on the game board... actually the board is so well organized that you don't really need the instructions.) Once per turn you can Conspire which risks any amount of your actions on a dice roll, potentially turning an action into added suspicion(bad result) or up to three actions per dice(good result.) The thing that's neat is that you don't need to gamble. Some of my friends are against it and play the game almost refusing to do so, while other people enjoy the gamble, both ways are viable paths to victory. I'm sorry for the long review, and jumbled thought process, but as writing I keep remembering things I enjoy about this game. It's for sure a more adult themed game, and I'm not sure I'd bring it to public game nights(It can be on the long side, and the subject matter is not for everyone) but if you are someone who enjoys historical games, co-op games, difficult/tense games I'd add it to your cart and start shouting at your friend that they need to bring all their poison to Berlin. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Elegant, well done game on an interesting and well-portrayed theme *by L***N on June 16, 2018* This is a brilliant game. The subject matter is very interesting, especially (though not exclusively) for those of us who are history buffs, and is treated very well ... lots of historical detail, with respectful but straightforward treatment of the horrors involved -- a great educational tool. It's also a very well done package from a graphic design standpoint; everything from the board to the cards to the rules booklet is beautiful, elegant, and perfectly suited to the theme. But equally important, this is a very elegant game to play. The mechanisms are simple and easy to master, but allowing lots of room for strategizing and variability. The rules are printed right on the game board, and there's a simple cheat sheet for extra detail, with the result that we don't have to spend any game time looking through the rules booklet (though there is a nicely done rules booklet as well). Yes, there are dice at the center of the game, so it's got a big luck element, so if you hate luck in your games you probably won't go for this one ... but as someone else pointed out, that's pretty much what it was like for the real people fighting against Hitler; everything often turns on a bit of good or bad luck. And the push-your-luck mechanism of choosing when to roll the dice (it's called "conspiring" in the game, and you can do it a lot or a little, your choice), along with the various mitigations you can apply (cards that offer re-rolls or allow ignoring of one or more bad results and so on) really just add to the strategizing as you play. Whenever we sit down to play this one, we will be playing it multiple times in a row. And we love taking a picture of the board if we win, with the lovely "We Killed Hitler" victory card on display. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great medium weight game with a strong WW2 theme *by P***R on December 22, 2025* Great game for a group that likes a good medium weight game with a strong WW2 theme. ## Frequently Bought Together - Black Orchestra Second Edition - Black Orchestra Conspirator Pack 1 - Black Orchestra Conspirator Pack 2 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/60688502-black-orchestra-2nd-edition-board-game-cooperative-wwii-strategy-1](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/60688502-black-orchestra-2nd-edition-board-game-cooperative-wwii-strategy-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-05-21*