
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,178
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Guild Academies of Valeria
- 1–4 players
- 90–120 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2023

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Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria: Rise of Titans is an expansion for Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria released in 2021 for 1–5 players, 30–75 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Stan Kordonskiy and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Die Icon Resolution, and Contracts.
The Story of Rise of Titans: Lord Nore, the Lich King, has sacrificed his essence in order to become the Shrine of the Titans, allowing Wardens to resurrect their strongest warriors. As the Shrine magically snapped into existence, it also unearthed ancient spells that will help you turn the tide of battle or manipulate your status within the war. The listless Wraiths have finally awoken from their slumber and now crave retribution for the many wrongs done to monster-kin throughout the ages. Now is the time to send your hordes to great battles and crush the Humans, Elves, and Dwarves from Valeria that have taken your lands. With these new powers at your disposal, will you be able to reclaim your glory and become the next General of the Dark Army? Introduction: This expansion includes four modules: Shrine of the Titans, Great Battles, Ancient Spells, and Wraith Dice. You may play with one or more modules, mixing and matching as you please. Modules can all be included in a game of Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria, though we recommend that you have a firm understanding of the base game and each module before including them all at once. -description from publisher
Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria: Rise of Titans supports 1–5 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 Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria: Rise of Titans is 30–75 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 Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria: Rise of Titans 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.
Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria: Rise of Titans has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria: Rise of Titans belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Dice, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Die Icon Resolution, and Contracts. 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 Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria: Rise of Titans are: Stan Kordonskiy. 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 Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria: Rise of Titans as an expansion for Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria to use it. Check that your edition of Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.