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Survive: Escape from Atlantis!
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Lost Valley of the Dinosaurs
1985
Rules assistance for Lost Valley of the Dinosaurs
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 30–60 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.2/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Lost Valley of the Dinosaurs
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Lost Valley of the Dinosaurs is a board game released in 1985 for 2–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Julian Courtland-Smith and Tonie Courtland-Smith and its main mechanics are Take That, Race, and Player Elimination.
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About the game
You have discovered an ancient chart to a lost valley. It shows that once the valley was occupied by a fierce tribe of natives who had collected a vast wealth of treasure and used vicious dinosaurs to help protect it. No humans inhabit the valley now and the chart shows that the 'treasure' is still hidden in a temple at the top of the valley but the dinosaurs are still there! The secret of the valley and its treasure have been stolen and you know that other expeditions are currently journeying to discover the lost secret of the valley. As your party enters the valley a volcano which has been dormant for centuries rumbles and threatens to engulf the valley in lava. The race is on, who will win the fabulous riches of the temple and who may die?
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Publishers
- Waddingtons
- Alga
- Borras Plana S.A.
- Crown & Andrews Ltd.
Questions and answers
Lost Valley of the Dinosaurs supports 2–4 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 Lost Valley of the Dinosaurs is 30–60 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 Lost Valley of the Dinosaurs for ages 8 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.
Lost Valley of the Dinosaurs has a complexity rating of 1.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Lost Valley of the Dinosaurs belongs to these categories: Animals, Adventure, and Prehistoric. Its main mechanics are Take That, Race, and Player Elimination. 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 Lost Valley of the Dinosaurs are: Julian Courtland-Smith and Tonie Courtland-Smith. 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 Lost Valley of the Dinosaurs as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.