- BGG rating
- 8.2
Circadians: Chaos Order – Harbingers Expansion
- 2–5 players
- 120–240 min
- 2023
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,917
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Circadians: Chaos Order
2022
Rules assistance for Circadians: Chaos Order
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 120–240 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.9/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Circadians: Chaos Order
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Circadians: Chaos Order is a board game released in 2022 for 2–5 players, 120–240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by S J Macdonald and Zach Smith and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Income.
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About the game
The initial quakes were only minor tremors, but as the land began to unravel, so did our sense of security. We watched the cliffs of Hytazch fall into the sea. Mighty trees of old, swallowed up by the caverns below. As the waters rose, a great roar was heard across the plains. This was no cry of disbelief or heartache, but of jubilance. Songs began to fill the air as our once peaceful hosts, now readied themselves for war. Suddenly on the horizon, what appeared as huge bolts of energy shoot out into the depths of space, before disappearing again. Despite the inevitable shock wave heading our way, the clans continued to cheer as they made haste towards the origin of the blaze. What could cause such elation? Why abandon caution in favour of chaos? Had we missed something - some crucial misunderstanding of this planet and its inhabitants? Upon reaching the site, we were immediately plunged into combat. Across the landscape lay six massive structures, towering over the forces fighting below. They seemed to pulse and flicker with a golden haze. Could these be the ancient relics the Oxataya spoke of? There is so much we still do not understand, but we cannot concede to indecision. Will we stay and fight, or retreat back to Moontide? In Circadians: Chaos Order, players take on the role of 1 of 6 asymmetric factions. Each faction has their own means of winning the game, unique leaders, attribute cards and other abilities. —description from the publisher
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- Portal Games
- Lavka Games
- Pixie Games
- Mosaico Jogos
- Renegade Game Studios
- Primigenio
- Schwerkraft-Verlag
- Meeple
- Garphill Games
- CHUR GAMES
Questions and answers
Circadians: Chaos Order supports 2–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Circadians: Chaos Order is 120–240 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Circadians: Chaos Order for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Circadians: Chaos Order has a complexity rating of 3.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Circadians: Chaos Order belongs to these categories: Wargame and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Income. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Circadians: Chaos Order are: S J Macdonald and Zach Smith. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Circadians: Chaos Order as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.