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Orloj: Heart of Old Prague Board Game Gears Up for Pre-Order in Russia

Box art for Orloj: The Prague Astronomical Clock board game

Soon, Russian board game enthusiasts will have the opportunity to pre-order the eurogame “Orloj: Heart of Old Prague.” This game offers a unique experience of interacting with magnificent astronomical clocks, where players will place their workers directly on a rotating dial and gather essential resources.

A local publisher has announced that the next project available for pre-order will be the board game “Orloj: Heart of Old Prague” (Orloj: The Prague Astronomical Clock), designed for 1 to 4 players.

Game components for Orloj: The Prague Astronomical Clock

This eurogame, highly rated on BoardGameGeek (8 out of 10 points), immerses players in the atmosphere of historic Prague, right at the foot of its famous astronomical clock.

Players will step into the role of artisans, mastering this medieval marvel of engineering and delving into a multitude of interconnected game mechanics.

Orloj: The Prague Astronomical Clock game board showing workers on a rotating dial

The game rules are of moderate complexity, and intuitive infographics ensure players can easily grasp all the nuances. A key feature of this board game is the dynamic interaction with the game board itself, which is designed as a rondel, simulating a moving clock mechanism.

Close-up of Orloj: The Prague Astronomical Clock game showing resource gathering

Players will encounter a real mechanism where elements rotate, transform, and occasionally “break,” thereby revealing new strategic opportunities. Participants will place their workers directly on the rotating dial, acquire resources, hire assistants, and advance along various development tracks.

By Artemius Grimthorne

Artemius Grimthorne Independent journalist based in Manchester, covering the intersection of technology and society. Over seven years investigating cyber threats, scientific breakthroughs and their impact on daily life. Started as a technical consultant before transitioning to journalism, specializing in digital security investigations.

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