
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,414
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Orient Express
- 1–6 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 1985

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Law & Order Game is a board game released in 2004 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Dice Rolling.
[From box] Law & Order, one of the most popular and critically acclaimed series in television history, is now a game you can play at home! Players become detectives, and compete to solve realistic cases as they travel around the board. Interview witnesses, interrogate suspects, gather evidence and collect clues as you try to unravel the case. First player to correctly identify the suspect wins!
Law & Order Game supports 2–4 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 Law & Order Game is 30 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 Law & Order Game for ages 13 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.
Law & Order Game has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light 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.
Law & Order Game belongs to these categories: Card Game and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Dice Rolling. 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 catalogue lists Law & Order Game 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.