Product Information
Board Game Geek Rating: 7.87. Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 8.08. For 2 to 4 players, published in 2014. This is the Kickstarter Edition of the Orléans Board Game. Note that paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated otherwise. In the medieval setting around Orléans, France, you'll assemble a group of farmers, merchants, knights, and monks. Trade, construct, and explore science to gain supremacy. In the city of Orléans and the Loire area, take trade trips, acquire goods, and build trading posts. Use your followers' skills as traders, builders, and scientists. Knights protect your trade, craftsmen build useful stations and tools, scholars drive scientific progress, and monks help avoid bad luck. There are countless ways to win in Orléans, and the key is to blend all elements according to your strategy. At TheGameSteward, we're excited to back campaigns for games like this. A large part of your spending on Orléans will support new Kickstarter games. If you have questions about buying or need game advice, contact The Game Steward.
How to use: First, set up the game board in the city of Orléans and the Loire area. Each player should assemble their followers (farmers, merchants, knights, etc.). During the game, take trade trips to other cities to get goods and build trading posts. Use your followers as traders, builders, and scientists to expand your influence. Knights can protect your trade expeditions, craftsmen build useful stations and tools, scholars make scientific progress, and monks help you avoid bad luck. Try to combine all these elements according to your strategy to win. Things to note: This is the Kickstarter Edition. Unless otherwise stated, paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included. The game is for 2 to 4 players. Maintenance advice: Keep the game board and cards in a dry and clean place. Avoid bending or getting them wet. If there are any small parts, store them properly to prevent loss.
