Orléans
2014
Design2.5/10
Interaction3.0/10
Artistry7.0/10
Strategy4.5/10
Complexity5.0/10

What do these ratings say about Orléans?

What kind of game is Orléans?

Orléans is a mechanics-first experience where clean rules and systems lead the table. Expect focused gameplay with less emphasis on story or theme.

How interactive is Orléans?

Orléans keeps direct conflict fairly light, so players can focus on their own plans without constant disruption. It tends to fit calmer tables and lower-pressure game nights.

What is the presentation of Orléans like?

The art, setting, and presentation in Orléans create a strong table presence. Aesthetics are a major appeal for this game.

How strategic is Orléans?

Orléans sits in a middle lane where planning matters, but you can still adapt on the fly. It offers strategic decisions without demanding exhaustive optimization every turn.

How hard is Orléans to learn?

Orléans has moderate complexity, combining approachable core rules with enough depth to stay interesting. Most groups can learn it in a session and grow into stronger play over time.

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Orléans

Draw followers to gain influence, collect goods, build structures, and prosper in medieval France.
2014 • 2–4
Average rating
4.26
Players
2–4
Avg time
90 min
Age
12+

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Overview

In Orléans, players compete to acquire goods, construct buildings, and attract influential citizens to their cause in medieval France. The core of the game revolves around drawing follower tokens from your personal bag. These followers represent different professions – farmers, craftsmen, knights, monks, and more – each providing unique actions and abilities.

By strategically placing your followers on various action spaces, you can move around the region of Orléans, collect goods, construct trading posts, and advance on development tracks. Careful planning and efficient use of your followers are crucial to optimizing your actions and outmaneuvering your opponents. Clever combinations and synergies between your followers and buildings will determine your success as you strive to become the most prosperous and influential player in Orléans.

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https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/164928/orleans
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