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Oriflamme: Ablaze

Studio H, Evrikus, Galakta · Board game · 2020
8.0 Ludopedia
7.2 BoardGameGeek
3–5 · best 4
20 min
Weight 2.2/5
Year 2020
Minimum age 10+
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8.0 rating Ludopedia
7.2 rating BoardGameGeek
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Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

Fans of quick, backstabbing games will love Oriflamme: Ablaze — pure medieval scheming in 20 minutes!

Highlights
  • Simple yet strategic gameplay
  • Direct, fun player interaction
  • Great medieval theme integration
  • Fast and intense matches
Keep in mind
  • Too cutthroat for peaceful players
  • Card randomness impacts strategy
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Oriflamme: Ablaze is the fiery sequel to the award-winning Oriflamme, cranking up the French throne dispute to new heights. With the king dead, you and your rivals — heads of noble houses — use hidden cards to gather influence, cheat, and sabotage each other. Gameplay is straightforward: each turn, you either play a card face-down into the battle line or reveal one already there, triggering its effects. Cards have unique abilities, from scoring points to eliminating opponents, and the order they’re revealed is critical. The game is fast (20 minutes), but every decision matters — can you bluff well enough to outmaneuver others? The 11 new cards in Ablaze add more chaos and strategy, usable standalone or mixed with the base game. Perfect for fans of cutthroat interaction and medieval-themed skullduggery.

Rules videos

Learn by watching before you open the box

1 videos

In English

Best player count

BGG community vote

3–5 players
3 REC
4 BEST
5 REC

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Mechanics

Action Queue Betting and Bluffing Hand Management Take That

Categories

Card Game Medieval Political

Families

Country: France Game: Oriflamme Mechanism: Card Line
Publisher Studio H, Evrikus, Galakta, Geekach LLC, Geronimo Games, Mandoo Games, MS Edizioni, Swan Panasia Co., Ltd.
Designer Adrien Hesling, Axel Hesling
Artist Tomasz Jedruszek

Community

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2,748owners
228wishlist
31want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
How many players is best?
3 to 5 players. Fewer lacks tension; more gets chaotic.
Do I need the base game?
Nope! Ablaze works standalone but can mix with original Oriflamme.
Is it hard to learn?
No — rules fit on one page, but strategy has depth.
Minimum recommended age?
12+, due to theme and need for bluffing/planning.
Language-dependent?
No, cards use intuitive icons and numbers.

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