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Expansion for Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)
Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Valyndra Lieutenant Pack
2013
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Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Valyndra Lieutenant Pack is an expansion for Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) released in 2013 for 2–5 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Justin Kemppainen and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement.
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About the game
With Lieutenant Packs for Descent: Journeys in the Dark Second Edition, you can replace the game’s lieutenant tokens and bring the overlord’s most powerful agents to life. The Valyndra Lieutenant Pack features a detailed plastic figure that places its deadly operative, the fearsome Wyrm Queen of Lair of the Wyrm, on equal footing with Terrinoth’s champions. Moreover, it includes a plot deck and rules that allow the overlord to pursue devious new strategies, inserting the evil dragon into nearly any quest as a powerful agent bent on adding to her existing wealth! One detailed plastic Valyndra figure New rules allow the overlord to summon Valyndra into nearly any campaign Valyndra’s customized plot deck marries her personality to new tactical options Fortune tokens provide players with versatile options as they confront the overlord’s growing threat
Editions
- Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Valyndra Lieutenant PackENFantasy Flight Games2013
- Descent: Viaggi nelle Tenebre (Seconda Edizione) – Pack Luogotenente ValyndraITFantasy Flight Games, Giochi Uniti2015
- Descent: Wędrówki w mroku (Druga edycja) – Valyndra – zestaw poplecznikaPLFantasy Flight Games, Galakta2015
- Descent: Die Reise ins Dunkel (Zweite Edition) – Valyndra Hauptmann-SetDEFantasy Flight Games2014
- Descent: Viaje a las Tinieblas (Segunda Edición) – Valyndra Pack de LugartenienteESEdge Entertainment, Fantasy Flight Games2014
- 深入絕地: 瓦萊麗陀 邪惡副官補充包Fantasy Flight Games
Designers
Publishers
- Edge Entertainment
- Wargames Club Publishing
- Fantasy Flight Games
- Galakta
- Giochi Uniti
Questions and answers
Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Valyndra Lieutenant Pack supports 2–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Valyndra Lieutenant Pack is 120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Valyndra Lieutenant Pack for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Valyndra Lieutenant Pack has a complexity rating of 3.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Valyndra Lieutenant Pack belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Adventure, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Valyndra Lieutenant Pack are: Justin Kemppainen. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Valyndra Lieutenant Pack as an expansion for Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition). Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) to use it. Check that your edition of Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.