# Orichalque: Règles du jeu solo

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2022
- **BGG Rating**: 7.0
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1 (Best with: 1)
- **Duration**: 30-45 min
- **Weight**: 2.67 / 5
- **Designers**: Bruno Cathala, Johannes Goupy
- **Artists**: Paul Mafayon
- **Publishers**: Catch Up Games, Maldito Games, Pandasaurus Games, Pegasus Spiele, TLAMA games
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Exploration, Fantasy, Mythology, Print & Play, Territory Building
- **Mechanics**: Action Drafting, Dice Rolling, Race, Sudden Death Ending, Tile Placement

## Verdict
A fantastic addition for fans who can't always find a gaming group. This solo variant is well-designed, capturing the original's tactical tension and challenge perfectly. It's the ideal way to sharpen your strategies or enjoy a quick, satisfying 30-minute session.Faithful solo experienceHigh-quality official contentEasy to set upRequires home printingManual assembly neededHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
If you love Orichalque but often find yourself without a gaming group, this official solo variant is exactly what you need to keep the game from gathering dust on your shelf. Released as a Print & Play, this expansion offers a structured challenge where you face off against an automa, maintaining all the tension and fast-paced exploration and territory building of the base game. The material includes a two-page rulebook and a special board to manage your virtual opponent's actions. The experience stays true to the original: you still need to draft actions, deal with dice luck, and race against the clock before the game reaches its sudden-death conclusion. Since it's a P&P, you'll need to print and assemble the components yourself, but the effort is rewarded by the quality of the implementation, which competently simulates a real opponent. It's a great choice for those looking to practice strategies or simply enjoy a quick 30-45 minute session without needing anyone else. The game's weight remains balanced, keeping that medium complexity we love, challenging you to optimize every move while the automa tries to thwart your expansion plans. If you already own the game, there's no excuse: print it, build it, and see if you can overcome this mythological artificial intelligence. As official content, you can expect a level of polish that respects the game's identity, ensuring the feeling of 'building the perfect empire' remains present even when you're playing solo. Get your dice ready, organize your tiles, and good luck with your conquest!

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game?
Yes, this is a Print & Play expansion, so you'll need the original Orichalque game to use the components.

### How long does a solo game take?
It's quite fast, usually lasting between 30 and 45 minutes, perfect for a quick challenge.

### Is the automa difficult to manage?
Not at all. The special board included in the P&P makes managing the automa's actions very intuitive and smooth.

### What do I need to assemble the Print & Play?
Just a printer, paper (preferably cardstock), scissors, and a bit of patience to cut out the components.

### Does the solo variant change the core rules?
The core gameplay remains the same, but the 2-page rulebook adapts how the virtual opponent interacts with the board.

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