
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,739
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Fendo
- 2 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2014

2009
Rules assistance for Ordo
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Ordo is a board game released in 2009 for 2 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Dieter Stein and its main mechanics are Square Grid and Grid Movement.
Ordo is a game in which players try to get to their opponent's home row but while crossing the board they must always keep their pieces connected. Pieces can move singly in orthogonal or diagonal directions, but also as a group in certain situations, which is called an "ordo move". With a set of Ordo, you can play Ordo X, too.
Ordo supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Ordo is 45 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 Ordo for ages 8 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.
Ordo has a complexity rating of 2.9 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.
Ordo belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Square Grid and Grid Movement. 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 Ordo are: Dieter Stein. 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 Ordo 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.