Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Harder to teach
High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Deep strategy
How it plays
How does it play?
The Awful Orphanage is a mildly devious tabletop game for 2 to 6 players. Take control of a unique Orphan and navigate the ever changing rooms and corridors of Ms.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Action Points
Spend a limited allowance of points across several possible actions each turn.
Modular Board
Build the play area from interchangeable sections that vary between games.
Cooperative Game
Players coordinate their actions toward a shared objective and win or lose together.
Push Your Luck
Choose whether to secure current gains or risk them for a larger reward.
Tile Placement
Place tiles to build a shared or personal spatial arrangement.
Solo / Solitaire Game
Provide rules and objectives designed for a single player.
Read the full game description
The Awful Orphanage is a mildly devious tabletop game for 2 to 6 players. Take control of a unique Orphan and navigate the ever changing rooms and corridors of Ms. Prendergast's Home for Wayward Children uncovering loot, avoiding orderlies and escaping from the nefarious Gaunt & Sinister Man! Players take it in turns searching rooms in the hope of finding one of the hidden magical items with which you will free yourself from the Orphanage and end the reign of terror. Use items including Pots & Pans, Bricks and Bottles to fight the Orderlies then ruin your friends turn with tricks including Bags of Marbles and Itching Powder all whilst dodging the Orphanage employees! Whatever you do, always look over your shoulder when trying to escape The Awful Orphanage! —description from the publisher There can only be one winner.