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Oriflamme: Alliance

Oriflamme: Alliance

3-5
Players
30
Minutes
10+
Age
2022
Published

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What to Expect

In Oriflamme: Alliance, players use characters and schemes to secure the throne by accumulating influence points over six rounds. The game mixes political alliances with potential betrayal, balancing aggression and negotiation. Ten new action cards introduce tactical options and rich political decisions.

Who Is This Game For?

This game targets experienced players aged 10 and up who enjoy short, tactical card games with political interaction. Prior experience with hand management mechanics is helpful but not mandatory.

How It Works

Oriflamme: Alliance centers on hand management, action queue, and take that mechanics. Players take turns playing action cards to gain influence, form alliances, or attack opponents. The order of actions is crucial, affecting the game's flow. The goal is to collect the most influence points through timing and strategy.

Action Queue Hand Management Take That

What Makes It Special

Designed by Adrien and Axel Hesling, this standalone episode in the Oriflamme series offers ten innovative action cards that can combine with previous titles. While it has no awards, it stands out with its political mechanics and tactical depth.

Pro

  • Short playtime of about 30 minutes
  • Tactical depth with ten new action cards
  • Political interaction with alliances and betrayal
  • Part of the Oriflamme series with combinable cards

Contra

  • Not playable solo (3-5 players only)
  • No known awards for validation
  • Requires understanding of hand management and political games

Setting & Atmosphäre

The game is set in a realm where great families vie for the throne amid political instability caused by a neighboring kingdom. Players must balance alliances and betrayal.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Focus on balancing aggression and cooperation while carefully planning the order of your actions.

Häufige Fragen

Can I play this solo?

No, Oriflamme: Alliance is designed for 3 to 5 players and does not include a solo mode.

How long does a game really take?

A game typically takes about 30 minutes, suitable for short play sessions.

What prior experience do I need?

Basic knowledge of hand management card games helps, but it is accessible to experienced players without special prior experience.

How does this compare to similar games?

Oriflamme: Alliance combines political alliances with a unique action queue mechanic and offers ten new action cards for tactical variety.

Is this suitable for families?

Recommended for ages 10 and up, but its political and tactical mechanics suit more experienced players rather than younger family members.

What mechanic makes it special?

The use of action queue combined with hand management and take that mechanics makes the game dynamic and interactive.

Fazit

Oriflamme: Alliance delivers a compact, strategic political card game experience for 3-5 players. Recommended for fans of the series or those who enjoy short, interactive card games.