
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,702
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Dungeon Saga Origins
- 1–5 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2024

Rules assistance for Dragonbond: Lords of Vaala – Epics of Valerna
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Dragonbond: Lords of Vaala – Epics of Valerna is an expansion for Dragonbond: Lords of Vaala released in 2024 for 1–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by William Burgos and Rubén Hernández Santillán and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Events, and Contracts.
This expansion includes an array of modules to increase player options: Bring narrative scenarios to Valerna. Develop your character with Epic Player boards. More miniatures for existing factions and Denizen cards A new creature to roam in Valerna Narrative Scenarios: At the beginning of the game, reveal 3 random scenarios that affect the regions of the board throughout the game. After every Event card is revealed, a stage card is triggered one of the scenarios. These greatly impact the decisions from all players. Epic Player boards: Your board has different slots for your Power tokens. Each grant a bonus or some sort of ability. From increasing your Combat Value, to permanently reducing the amount of Power you need to cast Vaala cards, and more! Customize the growth of your Dragon or play with a General that rely more on their own skills than on their army. —description from the publisher
Dragonbond: Lords of Vaala – Epics of Valerna supports 1–4 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 Dragonbond: Lords of Vaala – Epics of Valerna is 60–90 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 Dragonbond: Lords of Vaala – Epics of Valerna 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.
Dragonbond: Lords of Vaala – Epics of Valerna belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Dice, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Events, and Contracts. 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 Dragonbond: Lords of Vaala – Epics of Valerna are: William Burgos and Rubén Hernández Santillán. 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 Dragonbond: Lords of Vaala – Epics of Valerna as an expansion for Dragonbond: Lords of Vaala. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Dragonbond: Lords of Vaala to use it. Check that your edition of Dragonbond: Lords of Vaala is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.