7.7
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Ludopedia
6.3
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BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you love a fast-paced mage duel against orc hordes, this game’s your jam!
Highlights
- Deck & tower combo
- Intense spellcasting
- Strategic lane control
- Quick 45‑min game
Keep in mind
- Can be chaotic
- Requires quick decisions
- Rule changes each round
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Orcs Orcs Orcs blends two mechanics that had never been paired before: deck building and tower defense. In a 45‑minute game, 2 to 4 players take on the role of mages perched atop the tower, blocking hordes of orcs from advancing down six lanes radiating toward the base. Each lane has three sectors, and orcs move one sector each round based on a fate card that can even alter round rules. Players build decks of spells, items, and poison cards, using these to defeat orcs before they reach the tower. Three orc categories offer varying strength and abilities, and defeating an orc grants bonuses that can shift strategy. The game ends when a lane runs out of orcs, and final scoring counts orcs defeated, spells learned, and poison cards left in the deck. The mage with the highest score becomes the “Master Mage.” Fast‑paced, competitive, and marrying deck building with tower defense, it offers a fresh, engaging experience.
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Best player count
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2
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3
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4
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Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
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Families
Publisher
Queen Games
Designer
Frank Thyben
Artist
Marko Fiedler, Stephanie Böhm
Community
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can play?
2 to 4 players.
How long does a game last?
About 45 minutes.
What is the complexity level?
Medium, combining two mechanics.
What are the main components?
Deck of cards, orc tokens, tower tokens, poison tokens, orc and tower miniatures.
Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes, but some deck building experience helps.
Does the game support Portuguese?
Yes, translated cards and rulebook are available.
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