# Orléans: Invasion ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2015 - **BGG Rating**: 8.2 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 3) - **Duration**: 90-120 min - **Weight**: 3.36 / 5 - **Designers**: Inka Brand, Markus Brand, Reiner Stockhausen - **Artists**: Klemens Franz - **Publishers**: dlp games, Arrakis Games, Baldar, Capstone Games, Cranio Creations, Engames, GaGa Games, Korea Boardgames, Matagot, MeepleBR, Surfin' Meeple China, Tasty Minstrel Games, White Goblin Games - **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Medieval, Religious, Travel - **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Point to Point Movement, Worker Placement ## Verdict If you love Orléans and crave more variety, this expansion offers cooperative and duel modes.Wide range of scenariosWell‑designed coopEngaging solo challengesExtra learning curveLong playtimeRECOMMENDED ## Description 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. ## How to Play How to Play Orléans: Invasion Game Objective Dark rumors about an impending invasion are spreading around the country! In this cooperative scenario for 2-5 players, your team must fortify Orléans by completing Common Objectives and Personal Objectives before the invasion arrives. The game ends when the "Invasion" Hour Glass Tile is revealed. If all objectives are complete by then, you win. If even one objective remains unfinished, the team loses. Setup Set up the base game with these changes: Place the two-part "City Defense" board next to the main board. Use only specified Place Tiles (e.g., Black Market, Vineyard, Tavern) and separate them into stacks I and II. Prepare the Hour Glass Tiles: Shuffle stacks A and B separately, then draw 9x A and 8x B for 2-3 players (8x A and 7x B for 4-5 players). Stack them in order: C (bottom), B, A (top). Place Citizen Tiles on designated spaces (e.g., Supply Spaces for Grain/Cheese/Wine, "Le Blanc" on the map). Place Special Building tiles on outer towns (those with transparent paths leading outward). In 2-3 player games, place Fortified Towers (Trading Stations in unused colors) in specified towns. Each player draws a Character Card (e.g., Councilman, Fisherman) with a unique Personal Objective. Remove base game Hour Glass Tiles and Beneficial Deeds—they’re not used. Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção. Game Flow The game lasts 16 rounds (18 for 4-5 players). Each round follows the base game rules, except: No Census phase. Players collaborate during the Planning Phase to discuss actions. New Hour Glass Tiles trigger events (some are team challenges). Key actions: Vehicle: Send up to 3 Goods to the City or another player. Guild House: Send up to 4 Coins to the City or another player. Hostel: Send a Follower to another player’s board. Palatinate: Use another player’s activated action (they return Followers to their bag). Actions and How to Play Team Actions Achievements: Complete 5 tasks (e.g., Catapult requires sending Technology Tiles). Use the Town Hall or Gunpowder Tower to contribute. Common Objectives: Must be completed in any order: City Walls: Place Knights (5 for 2 players, up to 13 for 5 players). Warehouse: Fill with Goods (e.g., 6 Grain for 2 players). Fortified Towers: Build in every outer town using the Guildhall action. Personal Objectives Each Character Card has unique requirements. Examples: Librarian: Reach Development Track space 5+ and build 4+ Place Tiles. Mayor: Have 10+ Coins and 2 Citizen Tiles. Estate Manager: Pay escalating penalties each round (e.g., Coins, Followers). Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção. End of Game and Scoring The game ends when the "Invasion" Hour Glass Tile is revealed. To win: All Common Objectives and Personal Objectives must be complete. If any objective is unfinished, the team loses. No individual scoring—victory is shared! Tips to Win Coordinate early: Assign roles based on Character Cards (e.g., the General should focus on Knights). Prioritize Fortified Towers: They’re required for victory and block enemy paths. Manage Events: Some Hour Glass Tiles (e.g., Arson) demand quick team decisions—plan reserves of Coins/Goods. ## FAQ ### How many players can join? 1 to 5 players, depending on the scenario you pick. ### What’s the typical playing time? Between 90 and 120 minutes, varying with scenario and player count. ### Do I need the base game Orléans? Yes, the expansion requires the core Orléans game to play. ### Is there a solo mode? Yes, three solo challenges are included, each with its own difficulty. ### Are the components of good quality? The Place Tiles, cards and tokens match the high production standards of the base game. ### Can I use the Place Tiles without a specific scenario? Absolutely, they’re designed for free‑play use as well. ### Is it suitable for beginners? 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