# Orléans Stories

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2019
- **BGG Rating**: 6.3
- **BGG Rank**: #8034
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 60-180 min
- **Weight**: 3.85 / 5
- **Designers**: Reiner Stockhausen
- **Artists**: Klemens Franz
- **Publishers**: dlp games, Arrakis Games, Matagot, White Goblin Games
- **Categories**: Medieval
- **Mechanics**: Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Player Elimination, Take That

## Verdict
If you love bag‑building and evolving stories, Orléans Stories will hook you from the start.Advanced bag buildingVaried erasHigh replay valuePlayer elimination can intimidateMedium learning curveRECOMMENDED

## Description
Orléans Stories takes the bag‑building engine from Orléans and turns it into a multi‑era storytelling experience set in the Loire Valley. Instead of merely trading with villages around Orléans, you and the other players colonize the region, planting, producing, founding villages, and erecting forts and churches. Each era introduces different conditions – sometimes knights settle down and help you conquer foreign lands, other times plague threatens to wipe out your settlers unless someone develops medicine. The game offers two campaigns: "The First Kingdom", an epic eight‑era saga, and "The King's Favor", a shorter introductory path with five eras and mandatory tasks that, if unmet, can eliminate a player. This threat of early elimination creates constant tension, yet the tasks are achievable, so most players reach the final era. Era changes tweak parameters, rules and strategic options, making the board feel like a choose‑your‑own‑adventure book that rewrites itself each play. The story booklet provides era‑specific rules, preparation tips, and short narratives that immerse you without overwhelming. High‑quality components – cards, resource tokens, building pieces, and a modular board – deliver a pleasant tactile experience. With a 3.85/5 weight, the learning curve is moderate: seasoned gamers will enjoy the strategic depth, while newcomers might find the elimination aspect a bit daunting. In short, Orléans Stories blends bag building, resource management and occasional take‑that moments into a repeatable historical journey, without the permanent markings of a legacy game.

## FAQ
### How long does a game take?
It varies: the short scenario runs about 60–90 minutes, while the epic campaign can stretch to 180 minutes.

### For how many players can it be played?
From 2 to 4 players, with minor balance tweaks depending on the player count.

### What is the complexity level?
Medium – bag‑building is straightforward, but the evolving rules each era require careful attention.

### What components are included?
Cards, resource tokens, building pieces (fortresses, churches), a modular board, individual bags, and a story booklet.

### Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes, especially the "King's Favor" scenario, which acts as a gentle intro before tackling the full epic.

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