General Orders: World War II
- Players
- 2
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 2 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 30 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 14+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.2 / 5
- Year
- 2023
About the game
General Orders: World War II is a compact two-player wargame in which commanders battle for control of a pivotal WWII battlefield, set either in the mountains of Italy or the islands of the Pacific. Players race to seize strategic assets that grant special abilities while denying the same advantages to their opponent. Movement and worker-placement mechanics combine to create tight decision points around supply lines, air support, and headquarters defense. It's an elegant, fast-playing (30-minute) wargame that fits neatly into a single evening.
Hobbli's Notes
We appreciate how much strategic tension General Orders packs into a half-hour runtime - it proves two-player wargames don't need to eat your whole evening. The worker-placement layer over a wargame chassis is a fresh combination that keeps both players' attention locked in. It's a great gateway for euro gamers curious about wargaming without committing to a marathon session.
What we like
- Delivers real wargaming tension in just 30 minutes.
- Worker-placement mechanic makes it approachable for euro-gamers.
- Tight two-player design with constant back-and-forth tension.
- Low downtime keeps both players engaged throughout.
Keep in mind
- Two-player only, so it won't serve larger groups.
- Abstracted scale may feel thin to hardcore historical wargamers.
Who it's for
Ideal for two players who enjoy quick, tense strategy games, including euro gamers curious about wargames; ages 14+.
