Orléans: Invasion

Orléans: Invasion arrives as the first major expansion to the award‑winning Orléans, adding six brand‑new scenarios that dramatically reshape the gameplay. Each scenario has its own win condition, but all rely on the core deck, bag and pool building, point‑to‑point movement and worker placement mechanics that define the base game.

The Prosperity scenario introduces extra events and a carpenter that lets players erect buildings for extra victory points, plus secret objectives that grant end‑game bonuses. Invasion turns the game into a cooperative test: players must reinforce walls, gather resources and meet personal goals while defending the city from an external threat. Duel is a fast‑paced two‑player mode where both racers try to complete four objectives before the opponent, with supplies breaking ties.

Beyond these, the expansion offers three solo challenges by Reiner Stockhausen – The Dignitary, Capital Vierzon and Traveling Salesman – varying in difficulty and demanding careful bag management to draw the right follower at the right time. A set of Place Tiles also ships, usable in any scenario or free‑play, expanding route and building options.

With a playing time of 90‑120 minutes and a moderate weight of 3.3, Orléans: Invasion stays accessible thanks to clear rules and minimal text. It’s perfect for fans of the base game seeking more depth, while also opening doors for groups wanting cooperative or intense duels. In short, the expansion boosts Orléans’ replayability without bogging down the flow, delivering enough content to keep the table lively for many sessions.