In Order — line up by a number, without saying the number (ito, free in browser)
Based on ito
You know your number. They don't. Good luck lining up.
- Players
- 2–10 players
- Duration
- 10–20 min
- Updated
In Order — rank secret numbers without saying them
What is In Order?
In Order (sometimes 'The Mind' adjacent, but its own thing) is a cooperative communication game. Each player draws a secret number from 1–100. A theme is announced — 'How exciting was your weekend' or 'Things you find in a fridge.' Everyone describes their number using the theme as the scale.
Then the table tries to lay everyone's card down in ascending order without revealing the numbers. Sounds easy. It is not easy.
How to play
- 1Each player draws a secret number from 1 to 100. Only you can see yours.
- 2The host picks a theme — 'How exciting was your weekend' or 'Things you find in a fridge.' Each player describes their number using the theme as the scale. '7' might be 'a Tuesday morning' on the boredom scale. Discuss. Negotiate. Argue.
- 3When the table is confident, players play their cards in what they think is ascending order. Reveal as you go. If anyone goes out of order, you lose a life. Beat the deck before life zero.
FAQ
Is In Order hard to teach?
Two minutes. The hard part is calibrating — most groups need one practice round before the comparisons stop being garbage.
Can I play In Order with two players?
Yes, but it shines at 4–6. Two-player In Order is a vibe check, not a deduction game.
How long does a game take?
Ten to twenty minutes for a full round. Single-theme rounds run about five minutes — perfect for warm-ups.
Is this ito?
In Order is an in-browser rebuild of ito, the original cooperative number-comparison game published by Arclight Games. We're not affiliated with Arclight — if you love the mechanic, please buy the physical game to support the original publisher. Full credits at /about#credits.