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Oratory

Oratory

(Self-Published) · 1996
2–430 min8+ yrs6.7 BGG15Strategy
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How do you play Oratory?

Half-way between checkers and solitaire The goal of the game is to be the last emperor, i.e. to place a marble in the center spot of the board while your opponent(s) are unable to overthrow you.

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Half-way between checkers and solitaire

The goal of the game is to be the last emperor, i.e. to place a marble in the center spot of the board while your opponent(s) are unable to overthrow you.

Each turn a player can move one of his marbles to either the next spot towards the center of the board or on either side of its current spot. A marble can never be moved backwards (i.e. towards the edge of the board). Marbles are eliminated the same way as in checkers, but can also be blocked in "wells"; the board is rotated under certain circumstances to modify the wells.

Content:

 1 game board with perforated rotating disc
 36 marbles in 4 colours
game anatomy
BGG rating6.7 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Play time
30 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
8+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

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Q3How do you play Oratory?
Oratory is a abstract strategy game, for 2–4 players, taking ~30 minutes. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Oratory — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Oratory support?
Oratory is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Oratory take?
A game of Oratory takes about 30 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Oratory for?
Oratory is recommended from age 8.
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