
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,434
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Penny Papers Adventures: The Temple of Apikhabou
- 1–99 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2018

2018
Rules assistance for Penny Papers Adventures: The Valley of Wiraqocha
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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Penny Papers Adventures: The Valley of Wiraqocha is a board game released in 2018 for 1–99 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. It was designed by Henri Kermarrec and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Paper-and-Pencil.
Penny Papers Adventures is a series of small strategy games in which all of the players use the same result of three dice to explore a location more thoroughly than their opponents by writing numbers in their grid in an optimal way to make the most victory points out of it. Challenge your ability to manage space, and wisely use the special effects of the dice. Oh, and don't miss an opportunity to mess up your opponents' grids when dangers appear! The number of players is unlimited as everyone plays at the same time! How well can you map your surroundings in The Valley of Wiraqocha? Between forests and mountains, discover the remains of ancient civilizations — cities, pyramids, buildings — while neutralizing lurking snakes.
Penny Papers Adventures: The Valley of Wiraqocha supports 1–99 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 Penny Papers Adventures: The Valley of Wiraqocha is 20 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 Penny Papers Adventures: The Valley of Wiraqocha for ages 9 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.
Penny Papers Adventures: The Valley of Wiraqocha has a complexity rating of 1.9 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.
Penny Papers Adventures: The Valley of Wiraqocha belongs to these categories: Number and Dice. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Paper-and-Pencil. 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 Penny Papers Adventures: The Valley of Wiraqocha are: Henri Kermarrec. 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 Penny Papers Adventures: The Valley of Wiraqocha 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.