Episode 348: Orloj and Decisive Victory or Nail-Biter

Hey Now Cabalists! The gang is back from Origins Game Fair with some stories to tell, including Chris' doggie bag, alpacas running around the meetup, Flat Steve scaring the shit out of everyone, Sasquatch running amok, and more! Then we chat about a bunch of games we've been playing, including Defenders of the Realm, Feya's Swamp, Warhammer Quest: Darkwater, Raising Robots, Runebound, and our future review, Orloj: The Prague Astronomical Clock, from designers Abraham Hermida and Paloma Pascual. Then Tony T gives us the news roundup, and we discuss satisfying game endings. Do you prefer a decisive victory or a nail-biter?

Episode 348: Orloj The Prague Astronomical Clock and Decisive Victory or Nail-Biter

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Timecodes

• Defenders of the Realm: 00:22:03

• Feya’s Swamp: 00:30:15

• Warhammer Quest Darkwater: 00:42:41

• Raising Robots: 00:51:28

• Runebound: 01:02:40

• Orloj The Prague Astronomical Clock Review: 01:14:42

• News with Tony T: 01:54:52

• Decisive Victory or Nail-Biter: 02:52:45

Opening Banter and Reviews

• Defenders of the Realm

• Feya’s Swamp

• Warhammer Quest Darkwater

• Raising Robots

• Runebound

Feature Review: Orloj: The Prague Astronomical Clock

From the heart of Prague’s Old Town, the ancient Astronomical Clock, known as the Orloj, marks the passage of time with its intricate mechanism and enigmatic figures. A marvel of medieval technology that has endured to this day. In this game, you take on the role of a master builder competing to leave your mark on history by adding the legendary and majestic calendar to the ancient Orloj. Precision, balance, and knowledge of the cosmos will be the keys to completing this complex task. With every gear, sphere, and zodiac sign you assemble, you will be one step closer to finishing this masterpiece that will mark time in the city for generations. Each turn, players will place workers on the clock's dial to gain resources and perform actions with the goal of building the Orloj calendar. In addition to hiring assistants, during the game, players will construct the apostles' carillon and develop their knowledge across three tracks where experience will enhance their abilities. The game will end when the calendar is completed. The player with the most harmony points will win the game.

Designed by Abraham Sanchez Hermida and Paloma J. Pascual

Published by Perro Loko Games

BoardGameGeek.com Entry

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