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

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2016
- **BGG Rating**: 7.4
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-5
- **Duration**: 30-45 min
- **Weight**: 2.14 / 5
- **Designers**: Isaias Vallejo
- **Artists**: Mihajlo Dimitrievski
- **Publishers**: Daily Magic Games, Games Factory Publishing, Lucky Duck Games, Rexhry, Schwerkraft-Verlag
- **Categories**: Card Game, Dice, Fantasy
- **Mechanics**: Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Dice Rolling, Open Drafting

## Verdict
If you love Valeria and want extra variety without extra hassle, the King's Guard arrives just in time.New Event cardsKing's Guard adds abilitiesQuick and lightEasy to integrateSome Events are negativeLimited component countLess strategic depthRECOMMENDED

## Description
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.

## FAQ
### 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.

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