Valeria: Card Kingdoms – Expansion Pack #01: King's Guard

Daily Magic Games, Games Factory Publishing, Lucky Duck Games · Board game · 2016
1–5 Solo 30–45 min Weight 2.1/5
1.0 rating Ludopedia
7.4 rating BGG
Buy · from US$ 4.28
1.0 rating Ludopedia
7.4 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

If you love Valeria and want extra variety without extra hassle, the King's Guard arrives just in time.

Highlights
  • New Event cards
  • King's Guard adds abilities
  • Quick and light
  • Easy to integrate
Keep in mind
  • Some Events are negative
  • Limited component count
  • Less strategic depth
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Valeria: Card Kingdoms – Expansion Pack #01: King's Guard is the first official add‑on for the base game, introducing a new citizen type – the King's Guard – that can be placed into the central stacks during events. It also adds Event cards, which share the exhausted back art and are shuffled together with regular exhausted cards. When a stack is exhausted there is a 50% chance to draw an Event; most are beneficial, though a few can be mildly detrimental. The box contains six King's Guard cards, five unique Event cards, a rules card and two dividers for component organization. The core Deck, Bag, and Pool Building mechanic stays, now flavored with Open Drafting of Events and Dice Rolling to resolve outcomes. The game keeps its quick 30‑45 minute playtime, supports 1‑5 players, and has a light weight (2.1/5), making it perfect for fans of fast fantasy card games that enjoy a dash of luck and simple strategic choices. In short, the expansion adds variety and a touch of unpredictability without overcomplicating the original experience.

Expansion for

Published additional content

1 items

Best player count

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1–5 players
1 REC
2 OK
3 OK
4 OK
5 OK

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Game details

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Setting: Valeria
Publisher Daily Magic Games, Games Factory Publishing, Lucky Duck Games, Rexhry, Schwerkraft-Verlag
Designer Isaias Vallejo
Artist Mihajlo Dimitrievski

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
How many players can join?
From 1 to 5 players, just like the base game.
What is the typical playtime?
Around 30 to 45 minutes, depending on player count.
Does the expansion increase game complexity?
Not really; the new cards are straightforward and don’t alter core rules.
What components are included?
6 King's Guard cards, 5 unique Event cards, 1 rules card and 2 dividers.
Do I need the base game to use this expansion?
Yes, it’s a supplement and only works with Valeria: Card Kingdoms.
How do Event cards work?
They are shuffled with exhausted cards; when a stack is exhausted there’s a 50% chance to draw an Event, which can be beneficial or mildly detrimental.
Is it suitable for solo play?
Absolutely, the game supports solo mode and the expansion integrates seamlessly.