# Oriflamme

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2019
- **BGG Rating**: 7.1
- **BGG Rank**: #1204
- **Players**: 3-5 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 15-30 min
- **Weight**: 1.69 / 5
- **Designers**: Adrien Hesling, Axel Hesling
- **Artists**: Tomasz Jedruszek
- **Publishers**: Studio H, Albi, Arclight Games, Brädspel.se, Buró, Evrikus, Galakta, Geekach LLC, Gen-X Games (GenX), Geronimo Games, Hachette Boardgames Benelux, Kaissa Chess & Games, Lautapelit.fi, Mandoo Games, MEBO Games, MS Edizioni, Pegasus Spiele, Popcorn Games, Reflexshop, Spilbræt.dk, Swan Panasia Co., Ltd.
- **Categories**: Card Game, Political
- **Mechanics**: Action Queue, Betting and Bluffing, Hand Management, Take That, Turn Order: Progressive

## Verdict
If you love fast‑paced card duels with plenty of bluffing, Oriflamme will grab you; its blend of bluff and hand management shines.Constant bluffingSimple hand managementQuick roundsLimited componentsStrategic learning curveRECOMMENDED

## Description
Oriflamme drops you and three to five friends into a medieval scramble for the French throne. The king is dead, and each player leads an influential family hoping to seize power through guile, brute force, virtue or outright infamy. The core of the game is a hidden‑card duel: each round you select a card from your hand, place it face‑down, and when your turn arrives you flip it and resolve its effect. Effects may grant influence points, block opponents, or force someone to discard cards. An action queue determines the order in which abilities resolve, while betting and bluffing let you mislead rivals about the cards you hold. Hand management is key, as you must decide whether to cash in a strong card now or save it for a decisive moment. Turn order progresses dynamically, shifting initiative as cards are played, which keeps the pace lively and each game fresh. In under half an hour you tally influence; the player with the most at the end crowns their dynasty. Despite the medieval theme, the rules are lean and the card text is concise, making it easy to learn and remember. Perfect for fans of tactical card games who enjoy a dash of politics and direct conflict without the heft of a full‑blown war game.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
3 to 5 players.

### How long does a game take?
About 15–30 minutes, depending on player count.

### What is the game's complexity?
Light (1.7/5 on BGG), easy to learn with depth to explore.

### What components are included?
A deck of influence cards, point markers, and a concise rule sheet.

### Who is the game best suited for?
Fans of tactical card games, medieval politics, and quick‑play sessions.

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