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Orloj: The Prague Astronomical Clock is a competitive Eurogame where 1 to 4 players become master builders. They vie to complete and leave their mark on the legendary astronomical clock in Prague by adding its majestic calendar. Gameplay revolves around rotating dials and rondels for action selection, worker placement, and resource management to construct elements of the clock and earn points.

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The Verdict

based on 14 reviews

Positive 0%
Visually stunning artwork and premium components
Innovative and engaging dual-dial clock mechanism
Deeply satisfying combo-driven gameplay
Excellent thematic integration
Rewarding depth for strategic players
Initially intimidating board and iconography
Somewhat fiddly gear and token management
Turns can be long, especially with more players
Lacks comprehensive player aid for many symbols
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Tabletop Gaming MagazineArticle

This review highly praises Orloj as a phenomenal Euro-style worker-placement game, featuring a clever rotating rondel and deep strategic gameplay that is easy to learn but challenging to master. Despite a lengthy setup, its stunning visuals, high-quality components, and satisfying combo opportunities make for an exceptional experience.

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Rahdo Runs Through, Rahdo Runs ThroughArticleTop List

Rahdo ranks 'Orloj: The Prague Astronomical Clock' as the best game of 2025 to date, indicating a highly positive assessment and top placement among games released this year.

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EverythingBoardGames.com, Carl KingArticle

Carl King found Orloj to be an excellent addition to his collection, highly recommending it to fellow gamers who will enjoy the satisfying and gratifying feeling of executing powerful combo actions as the game progresses.

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ThinkerThemer, ThinkerThemerArticleTop List

The video features 'Orloj: The Prague Astronomical Clock' as the number one game on ThinkerThemer's list of anticipated purchases for Essen Spiel 2025, with the hosts expressing significant excitement and a strong desire to play it.

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Tantrum House, Melissa Delp and Kevin DelpVideo

The reviewers found 'Orloj: The Prague Astronomical Clock' to be a deeply thematic euro game with stunning production and engaging worker placement, particularly praising the innovative 'bumping' mechanic and asymmetric player abilities, despite minor concerns about variable game length and potential for analysis paralysis.

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No Fluff Solo Gaming with John LaRuffa, John LaRuffaVideo

This video from John LaRuffa offers an in-depth look at the solo mode of 'Orloj: The Prague Astronomical Clock'. He details the gameplay and mechanics, sharing his positive thoughts on the solo experience and its compelling puzzle.

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Gaming Rules!, Paul GroganVideo

This video from Gaming Rules! offers a comprehensive look at the board game Orloj: The Prague Astronomical Clock, including a guide on how to play, a gameplay demonstration, and a final critical review.

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Should I Buy This Board Game, Should I Buy This Board GameVideo

The video provides an overview of the worker placement Eurogame 'Orloj: The Prague Astronomical Clock' and concludes with the reviewer enjoying the game and planning to keep it. Despite requiring more brain power and a longer playtime, it's considered a positive addition.

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The Broken Meeple, JohannesVideo

This video from The Broken Meeple reviews 'Orloj: The Prague Astronomical Clock,' a board game where players compete to build the historic astronomical clock's calendar. The review delves into the game's intricate mechanisms and overall gameplay experience, offering an enthusiastic yet potentially mixed critical perspective.

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The Dice Tower, Chris Yi and Wendy YiVideo

The Dice Tower's review of Orloj: The Prague Astronomical Clock highlights its engaging worker placement and multi-track Euro-style gameplay with escalating complexity. Reviewers Chris and Wendy Yi both gave the game a score of 8.0 out of 10.

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Meeple Mountain, Justin BellArticle

Orloj is a combo-rich, satisfying medium-weight Euro, best at 2 players, despite being themeless and having fiddly mechanics like the deviation system. Its "sticky" mechanisms and icons are good for teaching. The reviewer was impressed with the engaging turns.

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Board Game Dad, Board Game DadVideo

This video provides a concise review of the board game Orloj: The Prague Astronomical Clock, offering an overall assessment within a three-minute timeframe.

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Board Gaming Ramblings, JohannesVideo

Orloj: The Prague Astronomical Clock is a medium-heavy Euro-style worker placement game where players gather resources, expand their workshop, and activate combo actions to construct the astronomical clock and calendar. Players compete to become the master clockmaker by earning the most points.

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Man vs Meeple, RyanVideo

Man vs Meeple discusses their gameplay experience with Orloj, highlighting its unique timing decisions and player interaction, along with some minor design imperfections. The content helps viewers determine if the game aligns with their preferences.

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