
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,477
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Worms: The Board Game
- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2024

Rules assistance for Dragonbond: Lords of Vaala – Scourge of Valerna
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Dragonbond: Lords of Vaala – Scourge 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.
Bring in 4 new FACTIONS along with their characters and unique Vaala decks; 2 generals and 2 dragons. - Nahuac realm (Eirándi) - Ysval realm (Oryan) - Coatl dragon brood (Tetzcoatl) - Exxor dragon brood (Rakzor) This expansion can also increase player count up to 6 players (or replace other factions in games with 1-4 players to allow different combinations, maybe 4 dragons or 4 generals).
Dragonbond: Lords of Vaala – Scourge 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 – Scourge 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 – Scourge 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 – Scourge of Valerna has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light 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.
Dragonbond: Lords of Vaala – Scourge of Valerna belongs to these categories: Expansion for Base-game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Dragonbond: Lords of Vaala – Scourge of Valerna and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Dragonbond: Lords of Vaala – Scourge 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 – Scourge 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.