Moon: Valkyrie Expansion

Sinister Fish Games · Board game · 2023

— Ludopedia 7.6 BGG 1–5 · best 3 Solo — Weight 2.0/5

Buy · from US$ 18.17

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7.6 rating BGG

Buy · from US$ 18.17

Our Verdict

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy Moon and want more ways to boost your lunar city, the Valkyrie expansion is a fantastic addition! It brings new cards and a launch mechanic that adds a really cool strategic layer.

Highlights

More building options
New scoring strategies
Increases replayability
Integrates with base game

Keep in mind

Expansion for existing players
New rules to learn

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About the game

What you do in a play session

Blast off for Earth in a lunar-made Valkyrie spacecraft and bring back amazing new technology from the home planet! This expansion for Moon introduces a Valkyrie token for each player. Once per era, you can place your Valkyrie on the launch board, taking a bonus as you do – the earlier you launch, the more choices you have. Then, pay the resource cost to obtain a new structure card from the special market. New cards will be available in each era, including wonders like Beef Trees, Rover Factory, and Wormhole. These are added to your base, giving you even more opportunities for maximizing your engine and constructing the most popular city on the Moon! The expansion also includes three new Expedition and Reputation cards for the base game, adding fresh challenges and scoring opportunities. With new strategic layers and enhanced engine-building potential, the Valkyrie Expansion promises to inject exciting new life into your Moon gameplay, offering increased replayability and fun for up to 5 lunar explorers. It's your chance to expand your base and dominate the Moon with cutting-edge tech and new strategic pathways!

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Moon l Valkyrie - Solo Full Playthrough BGG Watch on YouTube

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Game details

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Publisher Sinister Fish Games

Designer Haakon Gaarder

Artist Haakon Gaarder

Community

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Frequently Asked Questions

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7 questions

Can this expansion be played on its own?

No, the Valkyrie Expansion requires the base game Moon to be played.

How many players does this expansion support?

The expansion maintains the player count of the base game, which is for 1 to 5 players.

Does the expansion add a lot of complexity to the game?

It introduces new strategic layers and rules, but the core 'Worker Placement' mechanic and game structure remain accessible, especially for those already familiar with the base game.

What are the main new components?

The expansion includes Valkyrie tokens for each player, new structure cards, and new Expedition and Reputation cards.

Is this expansion worth it if I enjoy engine optimization?

Absolutely! The new structure cards and launch bonus options offer more avenues for optimizing your engine and pursuing victory.

Does the expansion significantly change the game length?

Game length might vary slightly depending on player choices, but it generally stays within the base game's timeframe, possibly a bit longer due to the new options.

Is it difficult to integrate the new cards into the base game?

Integration is quite smooth. New structure cards go into the special market, and Expedition/Reputation cards are added to their respective decks, following the rulebook instructions.