Valeria: Card Kingdoms – Shadowvale
Daily Magic Games, Pixie Games, Rexhry · Board game · 2019
1–5
Solo
30–45 min
Weight 2.4/5
Buy · from US$ 30.86
8.8
rating
Ludopedia
8.0
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS
If you're already a fan of Valeria: Card Kingdoms, this expansion brings more of the same, but with a darker, more challenging twist. It's a great pick for anyone looking to inject new life into the base game!
Highlights
- New citizens and monsters
- Mixes with base game
- Varied experiences
- Engaging dark theme
Keep in mind
- Moderate language dependency
- Requires base game for expansion
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About the game
What you do in a play session
The peace in Valeria has been shattered! Creatures of darkness like werewolves and vampires are on the loose, threatening the kingdom. But don't despair, as new heroes have arrived to defend the people! Valeria: Card Kingdoms – Shadowvale is an expansion (or standalone game using components from the base) that injects an extra dose of danger and bravery onto your table. Get ready to meet a new cast of Citizens, face terrifying Monsters, claim shadowy Domains, and impress the Dukes with your feats.
This expansion gives you the option to play with the new cards and components on their own, creating a fresh experience, or mix everything with the base game of Valeria: Card Kingdoms for even greater chaos and more strategies. The goal remains the same: build your kingdom, recruit the best citizens, and defeat the monsters that appear. But now, with new threats and new tools to combat them, the race for the title of Valeria's supreme hero has become even more intense.
If you enjoy building your deck, rolling dice for luck, and drafting cards from an open pool, Shadowvale will appeal to you. The complexity is moderate, ideal for those who already know the base game or want a slightly bigger challenge. Language dependency is moderate, so a translated guide might be helpful to dive headfirst into the new mechanics and lore. Prepare for the night to fall in Valeria and show them who's boss!
This expansion gives you the option to play with the new cards and components on their own, creating a fresh experience, or mix everything with the base game of Valeria: Card Kingdoms for even greater chaos and more strategies. The goal remains the same: build your kingdom, recruit the best citizens, and defeat the monsters that appear. But now, with new threats and new tools to combat them, the race for the title of Valeria's supreme hero has become even more intense.
If you enjoy building your deck, rolling dice for luck, and drafting cards from an open pool, Shadowvale will appeal to you. The complexity is moderate, ideal for those who already know the base game or want a slightly bigger challenge. Language dependency is moderate, so a translated guide might be helpful to dive headfirst into the new mechanics and lore. Prepare for the night to fall in Valeria and show them who's boss!
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Publisher
Daily Magic Games, Pixie Games, Rexhry, Schwerkraft-Verlag
Designer
Isaias Vallejo
Artist
Mihajlo Dimitrievski
Community
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50want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Do I need the base game Valeria: Card Kingdoms to play Shadowvale?
Shadowvale can be played standalone with its own components, but to access all combinations and the full experience, it's recommended to have the base game and mix the cards.
How many people can play with this expansion?
Just like the base game, Shadowvale can be played by 1 to 5 players.
Does the game get much harder with Shadowvale?
The expansion introduces new challenges with stronger monsters and mechanics that can increase difficulty, but the overall complexity remains moderate, especially if you mix it with the base game.
Does the dark theme significantly change the gameplay?
The theme adds a narrative and visual layer, with new thematic monsters and citizens, but the core mechanics of deck building and dice rolling remain the same.
How long does a game take?
A game of Valeria: Card Kingdoms – Shadowvale typically lasts between 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the number of players and familiarity with the rules.
Do I need to translate the cards?
Language dependency is moderate. While it's possible to play without translation, having a reference for the cards in English can make it much easier, especially in the first few games.
