Orléans 2014
Designed by Reiner Stockhausen
What it is
A medium-heavy medieval, religious, travel game for 2-5 players (~90 min), built around contracts, deck, bag, and pool building, end game bonuses.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #35 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
Mechanics
How to play Orléans
Orléans is a heavier strategy game (rated 3.0 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–5 players, runs about 90 minutes and is aimed at ages 12 and up. It's a Medieval, Religious and Travel game where the core of play revolves around Contracts, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building and End Game Bonuses. A medium-heavy medieval, religious, travel game for 2-5 players (~90 min), built around contracts, deck, bag, and pool building, end game bonuses. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #35 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Orléans
How many players is Orléans?
Orléans plays with 2–5 players.
Does Orléans work with 2 players?
Yes — Orléans plays 2–5, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Orléans take to play?
About 90 minutes per game.
Is Orléans hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 3.0 out of 5 — medium-heavy. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Orléans for?
The publisher recommends ages 12 and up.
What kind of game is Orléans?
Orléans is a Medieval, Religious, Travel game, built on Contracts, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, End Game Bonuses.
Where to buy Orléans
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