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Rules assistance for Dragonbond: Lords of Vaala – Legends of Valerna
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- 1–6 players
- 60–120 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for Dragonbond: Lords of Vaala – Legends of Valerna
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Dragonbond: Lords of Vaala – Legends of Valerna is an expansion for Dragonbond: Lords of Vaala released in 2024 for 1–6 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Alessio Cavatore, William Burgos, and Tamsin Caesar and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
Bring in 4 new characters with their unique Vaala decks; 2 generals and 2 new roles featuring unique gameplay. Haunt players with the Kadhah or play as the Fell Knight to forge temporal alliances with the highest bidder. Extend the game to a maximum of 6 players. Duplicate player options with 4 new playable characters. Enjoy 2 new modules: Draconic Offerings and Heroes of Valerna In the Draconic Offerings module, the Dragons invade Valerna not only for raw power, they need to bring back offerings for their Azhurma —the Great Wyrms of Drakha. Tokens are placed on the board during setup which the Dragons can hoard and spend to get benefits, or collect sets to claim Power tokens but Generals may attempt to find the dragons' lairs on the board to retrieve the tokens and collect Power by completing sets as well. In Heroes of Valerna module has some Hero cards and whenever they are revealed, unique neutral champions are placed in a random uncontrolled region. These champions have a combat value of +2. Generals can attempt to defeat them and recruit them as captains for their armies. Dragons entering peacefully in regions with these heroes may become bonded, allowing them to move together, attack with +2 dice, and no longer be able to bond with Generals.
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Publishers
- Draco Studios
- River Horse (Europe) Ltd
Questions and answers
Dragonbond: Lords of Vaala – Legends of Valerna supports 1–6 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 – Legends of Valerna is 60–120 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 Dragonbond: Lords of Vaala – Legends 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 – Legends of Valerna belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling. 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 – Legends of Valerna are: Alessio Cavatore, William Burgos, and Tamsin Caesar. 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 – Legends 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.