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Global Rating: 4.44 from 16 reviews.

title	date	name	city state/province country
The Order of the Stick Adventure Game (5/5)	Nov 16, 2009	The Kate	Lawrence Ka US
THIS GAME IS AWESOME. We got it, thinking "eh, this game could be so-so and we'd still love it because it's an adventure game for all our favorite characters." The characterizations of all the different characters is held true- Roy acts the hapless leader in his play cards, Elan the sweet simpleton.. But we loved it for not only it's characters, but the gameplay is truly great!! It has an RPG feel that compares to a D&D game.. collecting weapons and tricks "Schticks" and useful items "Loot" that truly aid or hinder your character appropriately! It is an enjoyable 3+ hour game, so be prepared to get lost in the sly loot tricks of Haley or the lazy, backstabbing evil of Belkar (my favorite). This game delivers true, fun action, even for non OOTS fans. I recommend it highly!
Fantastic Game! (5/5)	Oct 31, 2009	Stephanie Voge	Omaha NE US
It took a little while to get the hang of this game, but once we figured out the mechanics, it was a blast! I ran this game at my local gaming convention in Omaha, NE (www.nuke-con.com) and it was a mega-success. I was forced to promise to bring it next year and run it more than once. I think the time estimates for how long a game takes are a little low, but other than that, this game is wildly original with hysterical flavor text. I also love that its a "new" game every time you play it.
We need a sequel! (5/5)	Dec 6, 2009	S. Lockwood-Childs	Ca US
Not only is this one of my all-time favorite games, my whole family loves it too -- including my mother and sister who are not RPG fans! They are still able to appreciate the humor sprinkled throughout the whole game, from the instructions to character sheets to wise-cracking monsters. I've never seen any other game with characters that provide such interesting variety, and that is true even for players that have never read the comic! The rules are somewhat complex, so expect to read the nicely-illustrated instruction book quite a few times while learning the ropes.
So much fun! (5/5)	Dec 26, 2009	Matt Newkirk	Saginaw Mi US
I've played some cooperative games like Arkham Horror and this one is even better! I love the hilarious shtick cards and the added tactics of figuring out whether to help or hinder your co-players is fantastic!
AWESOME (5/5)	Mar 28, 2010	Mark	Pesaro IT
I had the chance to play with my mates (who bought it) when they came at my place for winter holydays, it kept us all playing all night long! Fantastic gameplay, lots of laughs and wonderful setup. Very easy to learn and play, thumbs up! A must have. Definitely.
Fun, but... (3/5)	May 3, 2010	Katz	Pasadena Ca US
The "grossly overlong and complex strategy game based on a popular franchise" genre is too full already. It seems like it's meant to be played cooperatively, but some of the mechanics (one player choosing a monster for another player to fight) make it conducive to a lot of bitching and moaning. There are balance issues too (nobody else has much that can match Roy's Great Cleave). The cards are funny and there are a lot of jokes from the comic, but I feel like I would have had just as good a time just looking through the deck as actually playing.
A Round of Laughs (5/5)	Jun 16, 2010	Jonathan	Auckland Ne
I bought this game from my local gaming store because I saw it and knew I would love it as much as I love the comic. I've played it once, and have another group of my friends that really want to play it when we get the chance. I opened it up as soon as I got home and read the rules and the comic that come with it, and laughed my head off for a good couple of hours. After playing it once, I've also read through all the cards, and had myself laughing again. I love OOTS, and if they make an expansion for this game, or another one set somewhere else in the OOTS storyline, I would buy it without hesitation.
Hilarious Fun! (5/5)	Oct 27, 2009	Jim Wrench	Champaign IL US
As was mentioned above this game can take a bit of time, but after the first two or three sessions the pace picks up as everyone gets used to the rules. The quick play rules are a good start, and you'll have just as much fun reading all the cards as you will actually playing the game. Every time I play I discover a new joke that I missed the last time
OMG! (5/5)	Mar 11, 2010	Haley Starshine	Attica In US
I love OOTS! I am going as Haley to the next con. My man is going as Elan, we have Durken, Roy, V, and Belkar! I can't wait!
really fun game (4/5)	Jul 6, 2010	eric w	santa clarita ca US
after purchasing this game and playing with my friends we enjoyed the results we achieved from it. the only problems were how instead of the cards being reprinted to the updated rules, there was a FAQ instead. although it did not affect the game play much. it did cause some headaches and arguing when fighting Xykon. overall it was well worth the price. as well hopefully an expansion

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