Best player count
Supports 2-5 players
Orléans
Overview
In medieval Orléans, you recruit farmers, knights, monks, and more to build a thriving engine of trade, science, and construction. Perfect for strategy lovers who crave multiple paths to victory and tough choices every turn.
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Avg play time
Typical range 90 min
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Weight
BoardGameGeek complexity from light to heavy
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Minimum age
Manufacturer recommended minimum age
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Description
Welcome to medieval France, where the bustling city of Orléans is your stage. Your goal? Assemble a loyal following of farmers, merchants, knights, monks, craftsmen, scholars, and traders — each with unique abilities that fuel your rise to supremacy.
Farmers and Boatmen keep your coffers full and your goods flowing. Knights expand your reach and protect your risky mercantile expeditions. Craftsmen build trading stations and tools that make everything run smoother. Scholars push the boundaries of science, unlocking new advantages. Traders open up fresh locations where you can deploy your followers. And Monks? They’re your safety net — keeping fate’s cruel twists at bay.
You’ll always want more actions than you have followers to take them. That’s the delicious tension at the heart of Orléans: every move is a trade-off. There’s no single winning formula — you can lean into trade, construction, or science, or mix them all together. The challenge is weaving these elements into a strategy that outshines your rivals. Ready to build your medieval dynasty?
