Valeria: Card Kingdoms
- Designer Isaias Vallejo
- Publisher Daily Magic Games , Conclave Editora , Crazy Pawn Games , Games Factory , Games Factory Publishing
- Illustration Mihajlo Dimitrievski
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Valeria: Card Kingdoms, you build your kingdom as a duke while battling monster hordes. You activate citizen cards based on dice rolls to gather resources and perform actions. All players benefit simultaneously from the dice results, adding interaction. Choose two actions per turn like slaying monsters, recruiting citizens, or buying domains. The player with the most victory points at the end wins.
Who Is This Game For?
This game targets experienced players who enjoy tactical play with dice and cards. It lasts about 45 minutes and supports solo and multiplayer up to five people. Prior experience with deck or tableau building helps with learning the game.
How It Works
Each round, you roll two dice and activate citizen cards matching the individual dice and their sum. Then you take two actions such as slaying monsters, recruiting citizens, buying domains, or taking resources. Cards form a tableau that affects your turn and others’, creating a dynamic engine-building experience with dice rolling and open drafting.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Isaias Vallejo, Valeria: Card Kingdoms combines Dice Rolling, Open Drafting, and Variable Set-up into a tableau-based engine builder. It belongs to the Valeria series and includes a solo mode. Although without official awards, its blend of mechanics and fantasy setting stands out.
Pro
- Includes solo mode
- Combines Dice Rolling and Open Drafting
- Core mechanic of Tableau Building
- Short playtime around 45 minutes
Contra
- No official awards known
- Less suitable for players under 13
- Dice introduce a luck factor
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set in the fantasy world of Valeria under siege by monsters, players take on the role of dukes building and defending their kingdoms.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Use dice results effectively and plan your actions ahead to develop your tableau optimally.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Yes, Valeria: Card Kingdoms supports solo play for 1 to 5 players.
How long does a game really take?
The game lasts about 45 minutes, suitable for a quick game night.
What prior experience do I need?
Basic knowledge of card games and engine-building helps; this is an experienced-level game.
How does this compare to similar games?
Its combination of Dice Rolling, Open Drafting, and tableau-based engine-building makes it unique within the Valeria series.
Is this suitable for families?
Recommended for ages 13 and up; better suited for experienced players than young children.
What mechanic makes it special?
Dice Rolling combined with Open Drafting and Variable Set-up defines the gameplay.
Fazit
Valeria: Card Kingdoms is a tactical card game with dice elements, ideal for fans of engine-building and tableau games. It suits players who appreciate both multiplayer and solo modes within 45 minutes.
