Maple Valley
- Designer Roberta Taylor
- Publisher KTBG , BoardBros , Cranio Creations , Geekach LLC , Gen-X Games
- Illustration Shawna J.C. Tenney
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Maple Valley, you prepare the annual Spring Festival in the charming Creature Comforts world. As swift forest animals, you explore trails, gather ingredients, and complete tasks before sunset. You will climb, swim, and dig to find the best resources, balancing action and set collection in a race against time.
Who Is This Game For?
Maple Valley is designed for families and casual gamers aged 8 and up who enjoy medium-complexity games with strategic elements. With about 75 minutes playtime, it suits relaxed game sessions. Prior experience with deck or set collection mechanics helps but is not required.
How It Works
Players build decks and collect sets to move resources and complete tasks. Hand management and multi-use cards offer flexible choices, while variable setup ensures variety. The goal is to gather the best ingredients and allies quickly to make the festival a success.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Roberta Taylor, Maple Valley was nominated in 2024 for the American Tabletop Early Gamers and Gra Roku Family Game awards. It combines deck, bag, and pool building with a spring festival animal theme, including solo rules and ties to the Animals game families.
Awards
- 2024 American Tabletop Early Gamers — Nominated
- 2024 Gra Roku Family Game of the Year — Nominated
Pro
- Includes solo rules for single players
- Versatile mechanics: deck building, hand management, set collection
- Variable setup provides replayability
- Family-friendly animal and spring theme
Contra
- 75-minute playtime may require patience for younger kids
- Complexity suits families and casual gamers more than absolute beginners
- Variable setup can challenge new players
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set in a friendly forest world called Creature Comforts, players take on roles of various woodland animals preparing for the spring festival. The theme centers on nature, community, and new beginnings.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus early on understanding multi-use cards and efficient hand management to keep pace with the game flow.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Yes, Maple Valley includes solo rules for single-player gaming.
How long does a game really take?
Gameplay lasts about 75 minutes, with minimal setup time.
What prior experience do I need?
Some familiarity with deck and hand management mechanics is helpful but not mandatory.
How does this compare to similar games?
It uniquely blends deck, bag, and pool building with a spring animal festival theme and variable setup for variety.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, it is a family game for ages 8+, with moderate complexity and an appealing theme.
What mechanic makes it special?
The combination of deck, bag, and pool building with multi-use cards and variable setup stands out.
Fazit
Maple Valley is recommended for families and players looking for a varied, thematic family game with strategic depth. It works well for those who enjoy deck building and hand management with 1 to 5 players.
