Order in the Court is a free browser-based improv game loosely based off of reality court shows.
To play, you will need a group of 3 or more people. One person should CREATE the case. Once they have created the case, the other players can JOIN the case. After joining, each player selects a role and the case begins.
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PLAYERS: 3+
SUMMARY: Order in the Court is a story-building improv game where players assume the roles of various characters in a court case and argue to reveal the truth using witnesses, evidence, and wit. The rules are fairly loose, please feel free to play however your group would like to!
GAME START: The Judge starts the game once the Plaintiff, the Defendant, and all the Witnesses have joined. The Judge then decides how to begin the game. Typically, this is done by the Judge introducing all the players and their roles, along with the issue, then allowing opening statements from the Plaintiff and the Defendant.
GAME END: Once all the evidence has been revealed, the Judge ends the game by making a verdict. Usually, the Plaintiff and Defendant make closing statements before the Judge makes a verdict. The Judge also might consult the Jury players.
JUDGE: The Judge directs the case. They introduce the game, direct the conversation, and make a verdict at the end. After all evidence and witnesses are revealed, they will make a verdict. The Judge can use any method they want to rule a verdict.
PLAINTIFF: The Plaintiff makes an accusation against the Defendant, as described by the Issue. They will make their case using evidence, witnesses (in games of 3+ players), and whatever else they can think up.
DEFENDANT: The Defendant defends themselves from whatever the Plaintiff accuses them of, as described by the Issue. They will make their case using evidence, witnesses (in games of 3+ players), and whatever else they can think up.
WITNESSES: In a game 4 or more players, up to 5 Witnesses may join the Case. Witnesses can stay neutral or pick a side, but must find a way to connect their identity to the Case at hand, offering some sort of insight. The Judge, Plaintiff, and Defendant may ask the Witnesses questions.
JURY: Anyone may join the Jury to spectate. They have no specific role, though the Judge may ask for their input on the case.