# Quests of Valeria

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2017
- **BGG Rating**: 6.9
- **BGG Rank**: #2581
- **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 20-45 min
- **Weight**: 2.17 / 5
- **Designers**: Isaias Vallejo
- **Artists**: Mihajlo Dimitrievski
- **Publishers**: Daily Magic Games, Games Factory, Games Factory Publishing
- **Categories**: Card Game, Fantasy
- **Mechanics**: Contracts, Hand Management, Open Drafting, Set Collection, Take That

## Verdict
If you're into card games with a fantasy theme, quick combos, and a little bit of 'take that' interaction, Quests of Valeria might be your new favorite!Explosive citizen combosAddictive open draftingFast and to the pointLight fantasy themeInteraction can be a bit aggressiveLuck of the card drawRECOMMENDED

## Description
In Quests of Valeria, you step into the shoes of a Guild Master, tasked with recruiting the most skilled citizens from the capital to complete quests posted in a bustling tavern. The goal is straightforward: accumulate more Victory Points than your rivals by the end of the game. It's a set collection game with a special twist, where you assemble your team of citizens to meet the requirements of each quest.

The game revolves around an open drafting mechanic for citizens in the tavern. When you hire a new member for your guild, you pay the cost by discarding cards from your hand. Some of these citizens come with bonus actions that can be triggered immediately, allowing for explosive combos and strategic plays. Each turn, you get two actions to choose from: drawing cards, hiring a citizen, reserving a quest to ensure no one else snatches it, or completing a quest that's within your reach. To complete a quest, you need to have the right citizens in your guild and send them to the discard pile.

When a player completes their fifth quest, the game ends, and everyone reveals their guilds to tally up the points. Quests of Valeria is a fast-paced game with low language dependency, offering an engaging experience for those who enjoy planning and optimizing their actions. It's perfect for anyone seeking a dose of fantasy with accessible mechanics, yet enough strategic depth to keep things interesting.

## FAQ
### How long does a game of Quests of Valeria take?
Games are quite quick, typically lasting between 20 to 45 minutes, depending on the player count and familiarity with the rules.

### How many players can play?
The game is very flexible, working for 1 to 5 players. You can play solo or with a group!

### Is it a difficult game to learn?
No! The rules are quite straightforward, and there's minimal text on the cards, making it easy to memorize and learn quickly. Its BGG weight is 2.17, indicating light complexity.

### What comes in the box?
Basically, Citizen cards and Quest cards. The focus is on paper components to build your guild and complete objectives.

### Is there a lot of player interaction?
Yes, there's a 'take that' element where you can hinder others, mainly by taking citizens or quests they might have wanted. However, it's not the game's primary focus.

### Is it worth it for players who enjoy more complex games?
It offers a good amount of strategy with hand management and combos, but if you're looking for extreme complexity, you might want to explore other options. It's more of a light and fun game.

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