- BGG rank
- BGG #6,752
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Microbrew
- 2 players
- 45–60 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #21,852
- BGG rating
- 6.0
ORE-SOME
2017
Rules assistance for ORE-SOME
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 40–60 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for ORE-SOME
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
ORE-SOME is a board game released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 40–60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Sarah Kennington and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, and Tile Placement.
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About the game
ORE-SOME is a strategic game of mining, ramming, looting, and sabotage in an Old West mine. The game lasts six rounds of two phases each, and the miner who makes the most money at the end of the day wins! In the Move Phase, players move, ram and block each other for the best spots to dig. Rammed carts drop precious ore that can be swiped if you're quick and cunning! In the Dig Phase, players take turns digging for, stealing or swiping dropped ore. Once they have the ore, they can sell it to the bank or rush to the contract agents to fill valuable contracts!
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- One Free Elephant
Questions and answers
ORE-SOME supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for ORE-SOME is 40–60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists ORE-SOME for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
ORE-SOME has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
ORE-SOME belongs to these categories: Action / Dexterity and American West. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, and Tile Placement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of ORE-SOME are: Sarah Kennington. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists ORE-SOME as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.