
- BGG rating
- 8.3
Orléans: Deluxe Edition
- 2–5 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 3.1/5
- 2015

Rules assistance for Orléans: 5th Player Box
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Orléans: 5th Player Box is an expansion for Orléans released in 2017 for 1–5 players and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Reiner Stockhausen and its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, and Worker Placement.
This box brings the player count for Orléans from 4 to 5. It includes: Player components in black color Extra Character and Technology Tiles and coins for use when playing with 5 players A reminder card for how many Goods, Character and Technology Tiles to use with each player count (only in TMG edition) A re-release of The Trip To Tours solo scenario (only in TMG edition)
Orléans: 5th Player Box supports 1–5 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 catalogue lists Orléans: 5th Player Box for ages 12 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.
Orléans: 5th Player Box has a complexity rating of 2.9 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.
Orléans: 5th Player Box belongs to these categories: Travel, Medieval, and Religious. Its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, and Worker 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 Orléans: 5th Player Box are: Reiner Stockhausen. 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 Orléans: 5th Player Box as an expansion for Orléans. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Orléans to use it. Check that your edition of Orléans is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.