
- BGG rank
- BGG #35
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Orléans
- 2–5 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2014

Rules assistance for Orléans Stories: Expansion – Stories 3 & 4
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Orléans Stories: Expansion – Stories 3 & 4 is an expansion for Orléans Stories released in 2020 for 2–4 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Reiner Stockhausen and its main mechanics are Take That, Player Elimination, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
Orléans Stories Erweiterung is an expansion for Orléans Stories that contains two new stories to play through. In the third story, "The Settlers", you go back to the beginnings of the settlement around Orléans. The hard-working farmers gradually expand their settlements with the help of old acquaintances such as craftsmen, monks, and scholars, and they have to face only minor skirmishes, which affect their otherwise quiet life a little. A story for all those who love the quiet construction without big disturbances from outside. The fourth story, "England vs. France", differs quite a bit from the previous one: The age-old feud between these two countries serves as a basis for the clashes between the teams. Exactly four players are involved, two of them playing for France, the other two for England. But who is who? This secret is revealed only in the course of the game, and often the surprise is big because one had bet on another competitor. Now it is time to quickly complete the common task and hope that the secret messages will also contribute to the victory in order to triumph in the end.
Orléans Stories: Expansion – Stories 3 & 4 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 Orléans Stories: Expansion – Stories 3 & 4 is 60–120 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 Orléans Stories: Expansion – Stories 3 & 4 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 Stories: Expansion – Stories 3 & 4 has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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 Stories: Expansion – Stories 3 & 4 belongs to these categories: Medieval and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Take That, Player Elimination, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. 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 Stories: Expansion – Stories 3 & 4 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 Stories: Expansion – Stories 3 & 4 as an expansion for Orléans Stories. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Orléans Stories to use it. Check that your edition of Orléans Stories is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.