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Our Verdict
Perfect for those who hate relying on bag luck and want more tactical control.
Highlights
- More predictability in moves
- Easier combo planning
- Simple and quick implementation
Keep in mind
- It is just a promo tile
- Requires the base game to work
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You know that feeling in Orléans when you gain a new follower but have to pray to the luck of the draw to pull them out of your bag for that perfect move? The 'Statue' promo is here to kill that anxiety! This small promotional addition introduces a new Level I Place Tile that tweaks how you manage your human resources during Phase 5.
Instead of simply tossing any newly acquired follower straight into your bag — where they'd be subject to the randomness of the next draw — the Statue lets you place that follower directly into your Market. In practical terms, this means you 'stockpile' the resource, ensuring it's available and ready for use in the following round, removing the gamble of the bag draw. It's the kind of tactical tweak that gives players more control and allows for much more precise combo planning.
While it's a minor item, it significantly impacts the game's probability management. For those who love optimizing every single move and hate it when bag luck ruins a strategy, the Statue is an essential upgrade. It doesn't overhaul the core rules, but it offers a powerful strategic alternative for players who want the certainty that the right resource will be available at the right time. If you already enjoy the bag-building system of Orléans, this item adds that extra layer of predictability that can be the difference between victory and defeat in tightly contested matches.
Instead of simply tossing any newly acquired follower straight into your bag — where they'd be subject to the randomness of the next draw — the Statue lets you place that follower directly into your Market. In practical terms, this means you 'stockpile' the resource, ensuring it's available and ready for use in the following round, removing the gamble of the bag draw. It's the kind of tactical tweak that gives players more control and allows for much more precise combo planning.
While it's a minor item, it significantly impacts the game's probability management. For those who love optimizing every single move and hate it when bag luck ruins a strategy, the Statue is an essential upgrade. It doesn't overhaul the core rules, but it offers a powerful strategic alternative for players who want the certainty that the right resource will be available at the right time. If you already enjoy the bag-building system of Orléans, this item adds that extra layer of predictability that can be the difference between victory and defeat in tightly contested matches.
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Publisher
MeepleBR
Designer
Fábio Ribeiro, Reiner Stockhausen
Artist
Klemens Franz
Do I need the base game to use the Statue?
Yes, this is a promotional item and works as a supplement for the Orléans game.
What exactly does the Statue do?
It allows new followers gained in phase 5 to go to the market instead of the bag, guaranteeing their use in the next round.
Does this make the game easier?
It provides more strategic control by reducing bag randomness, which can make executing plans easier.
Is it hard to learn?
Not at all! It's just a new option for where to place a follower. If you already know Orléans, you'll learn it in 10 seconds.
Who is this item for?
For expert players who want to optimize their moves and reduce reliance on luck.