
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,561
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Solar Draft
- 2–5 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2019

Rules assistance for Misty Valley: Secrets of the Valley
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Misty Valley: Secrets of the Valley is an expansion for Misty Valley released in 2025 for 1–2 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Zach Moore and Sergi Marcet and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Market.
In this expansion pack for Misty Valley, you can find new inhabitants from the valley, new mechanics, and tons of replayability! This box contains 4 expansion modules and a solo variant, adding tons of depth and fun! To play each expansion, follow the base game setup, then follow the setup instructions for the chosen expansion(s). Backup - extra Patrol tiles. Bartering Badgers expands the main mechanics by adding explorers next to a tile; it allows you to take a token resource on one of the mini-games for each resource. Guards! Guards! The guards of Misty Valley keep the “peace” - but they are easy to bribe if you throw them a bone! Use the guards in your favor to block. Ancient Caves: The caves that hold relics of yore. Send your explorers there to look for treasures, new items, and special abilities. Lone Explorer: solo mode —description from the designer
Misty Valley: Secrets of the Valley supports 1–2 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 Misty Valley: Secrets of the Valley is 20–30 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 Misty Valley: Secrets of the Valley for ages 10 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.
Misty Valley: Secrets of the Valley belongs to these categories: Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Market. 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 Misty Valley: Secrets of the Valley are: Zach Moore and Sergi Marcet. 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 Misty Valley: Secrets of the Valley as an expansion for Misty Valley. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Misty Valley to use it. Check that your edition of Misty Valley is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.