Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
Fans of cooperative games and strategic challenges will love The Cathedral of Orléans!
Highlights
- Amazing 3D construction
- Essential teamwork
- Engaging memory challenge
Keep in mind
- Can be stressful with time
- Requires good communication
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About the game
What you do in a play session
The year is 1598, and you and your friends are in Orléans, France, with an epic mission: build a cathedral! In The Cathedral of Orléans, a cooperative game, you must work together to recruit followers — knights, craftsmen, scholars, traders, and monks — who will help perform essential actions. The challenge? These followers are divided into two bags, and you need to decide which one to draw from to get the right tile. Memory is your ally here, as you must remember which tiles went into which bag at the end of each round. Time is crucial: the cathedral must be completed by the third round, or the bell tower will toll, ending the game. The highlight? You build a real, three-dimensional cathedral! Get ready for an engaging experience that will test your strategy and teamwork.
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Best player count
BGG community vote
2
BEST
3
REC
4
OK
Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
dlp games, GaGa Games, Matagot
Designer
Markus Müller (I), Reiner Stockhausen, Wolfgang Dirscherl
Artist
Klemens Franz
Community
Data from BoardGameGeek
350owners
149wishlist
25want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can play?
The Cathedral of Orléans is for 2 to 4 players.
What is the average duration of a game?
A game lasts about 30 minutes.
Is it hard to learn how to play?
The game has medium complexity, but the rules are clear and easy to understand.
Does it require a lot of communication between players?
Yes, communication is essential for success in the game.
Is the game language-dependent?
No, the game is language-independent.
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