- BGG rank
- BGG #2,694
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Dungeon Alliance
- 1–4 players
- 60–180 min
- Complexity 3.7/5
- 2018
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Rules assistance for Forgotten Depths: The Vault of Yariq
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–3 players
- 60–180 min
- 12+
Rules assistant for Forgotten Depths: The Vault of Yariq
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Forgotten Depths: The Vault of Yariq is an expansion for Forgotten Depths released in 2024 for 1–3 players, 60–180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Peter Albertson and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Tile Placement, and Modular Board.
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About the game
Yariq’s tale is a dark one, nearly lost to time. The elders guard the story closely, but they have shared it with you. Overthrown by his own people, Yariq was entombed alongside his followers within a great maze-like structure, designed to confuse and trap the restless dead. His terrible chain was also sealed there; a powerful implement capable of manipulating the force of life itself. It is this chain the elders seek. Do you dare enter Yariq’s maze-tomb to take his weapon for yourself? The Vault of Yariq expansion provides a special area to explore, a unique and epic encounter, and a wondrous new item that can be equipped by a single Hero, or all of them together. Players attempt to find their way to Yariq’s Audience Hall, while disturbing as few of his followers as possible. Locate his hall and face him, but beware, as those you have disturbed will fight by his side! —description from the publisher
Designers
Publishers
- Grand Gamers Guild
- Void Knight Games
Questions and answers
Forgotten Depths: The Vault of Yariq supports 1–3 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 Forgotten Depths: The Vault of Yariq is 60–180 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 Forgotten Depths: The Vault of Yariq for ages 12 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.
Forgotten Depths: The Vault of Yariq belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Exploration, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Tile Placement, and Modular Board. 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 Forgotten Depths: The Vault of Yariq are: Peter Albertson. 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 Forgotten Depths: The Vault of Yariq as an expansion for Forgotten Depths. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Forgotten Depths to use it. Check that your edition of Forgotten Depths is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.