
- BGG rank
- BGG #704
- BGG rating
- 8.4
Unstoppable
- 1–2 players
- 30–90 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2025

Rules assistance for Mystic Vale Event Kit: Spirits of the Vale
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Mystic Vale Event Kit: Spirits of the Vale is an expansion for Mystic Vale released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by John D. Clair and its main mechanics are Open Drafting and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
Description from the publisher: The spirits of nature cry out for your aid as the evil king's curse taints the land. Without your aid, the land will not only grow more corrupt but the spirits will also be consumed, adding their essence to the plague. As a hero of your druidic clan, you must gather your strength and rally your allies to restore the Valley of Life. Lorebooks allow up to 8 players to track achievements during their journey to aid the spirits of nature. Spirit tokens are offered to those who heed their call for aid. Gaia also offers her blessing to the heroes brave and determined enough to complete their final tasks. Contents: 8 player lorebooks 8 sets of 12 promo cards 8 sets of 10 animal spirit tokens 8 sets of 10 forest spirit tokens 8 sets of 10 sky spirit tokens 8 sets of 10 wild spirit tokens
Mystic Vale Event Kit: Spirits of the Vale 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 Mystic Vale Event Kit: Spirits of the Vale is 45 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 Mystic Vale Event Kit: Spirits of the Vale 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.
Mystic Vale Event Kit: Spirits of the Vale 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.
Mystic Vale Event Kit: Spirits of the Vale belongs to these categories: Card Game and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Open Drafting and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. 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 Mystic Vale Event Kit: Spirits of the Vale are: John D. Clair. 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 Mystic Vale Event Kit: Spirits of the Vale as an expansion for Mystic Vale. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Mystic Vale to use it. Check that your edition of Mystic Vale is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.