Orcs Orcs Orcs

Queen Games · Board game · 2014
2–4 · best 3, 4 45 min Weight 2.1/5
7.7 rating Ludopedia
6.3 rating BGG
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7.7 rating Ludopedia
6.3 rating BGG
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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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2–4 players
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3 REC
4 BEST

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Category: Tower Defense Creatures: Orcs Crowdfunding: Kickstarter
Publisher Queen Games
Designer Frank Thyben
Artist Marko Fiedler, Stephanie Böhm

Frequently Asked Questions

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6 questions
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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