- BGG rank
- BGG #4
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Gloomhaven
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.9/5
- 2017
- Ask about the rules
- BGG rank
- BGG #29,285
- BGG rating
- 4.7
The Worlds of Boris Vallejo
1984
Rules assistance for The Worlds of Boris Vallejo
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with saved question history.
Rules assistant for The Worlds of Boris Vallejo
What would you like to know?
Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
The Worlds of Boris Vallejo is a board game released in 1984 for 1–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Todd Johnson and its main mechanics are Modular Board.
Similar games
- BGG rank
- BGG #20
- BGG rating
- 8.7
Frosthaven
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 4.4/5
- 2022
- BGG rank
- BGG #40
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Mage Knight Board Game
- 1–4 players
- 60–240 min
- Complexity 4.4/5
- 2011
- BGG rank
- BGG #65
- BGG rating
- 8.7
Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood
- 1–4 players
- 30–90 min
- Complexity 3.7/5
- 2022
- BGG rank
- BGG #80
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Mansions of Madness: Second Edition
- 1–5 players
- 120–180 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #141
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.4/5
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #145
- BGG rating
- 7.9
The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth
- 1–5 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #234
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)
- 1–5 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2012
- BGG rank
- BGG #297
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Zombicide: Black Plague
- 1–6 players
- 60–180 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2015
- BGG rank
- BGG #379
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Arcadia Quest
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2014
- BGG rank
- BGG #386
- BGG rating
- 9.0
Arydia: The Paths We Dare Tread
- 1–4 players
- 60–240 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2025
- BGG rank
- BGG #426
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Runewars
- 2–4 players
- 180–240 min
- Complexity 3.8/5
- 2010
About the game
From the 30 world tiles (each featuring a different painting by Vallejo) each player, 1 at a time, chooses one and places it so that it touches at least 1 other tile. This is done until each player has placed 5 tiles. This makes up the playing board. Each player then receives 8 cards from the card deck. Cards come in 4 flavors. World cards, which are not shuffled into the deck, have info about each world tile. The player who owns that tile takes the card for reference. Character cards have a base strength, class and a home world indicator. They can be played to a tile that you own as defense against attack. If they are played to their home world their strength is doubled. Scroll cards can be placed on worlds and used by characters that can wield magic. These cards boost the base strength. Artifact cards can be used by any character. They boost strength and sometimes have special powers. Each player picks a world tile to be his home and places 5 of their 8 cards there to defend it. Players also have a pawn that represents their army. During a turn a player first draws 3 cards from the deck. Second a player may play up to 2 cards. These cards can be played from his hand to a controlled world, from a controlled world to another controlled world or from a controlled world to his hand. Third a player may move his pawn 1 or 2 worlds. If he enters a world controlled by another player he must stop. Although not stated in the rules I would assume if a pawn is in a world not claimed by another player he could claim the world and play cards there. If a pawn is in a world occupied by another player you would then have a battle. A battle is fought between the cards on the tile as defense and the cards from the attacking players hand. Calls from allies can be made and other players can contribute to the battles as well. The first player to control 8 worlds wins.
Editions
- The Worlds of Boris VallejoenMayfair Games1984
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Mayfair Games
Questions and answers
The Worlds of Boris Vallejo supports 1–6 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 The Worlds of Boris Vallejo is 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 The Worlds of Boris Vallejo for ages 12 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.
The Worlds of Boris Vallejo has a complexity rating of 1.8 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.
The Worlds of Boris Vallejo belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Modular Board. 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 The Worlds of Boris Vallejo are: Todd Johnson. 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 The Worlds of Boris Vallejo 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.