
- BGG rank
- BGG #742
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Coloretto
- 2–5 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2003

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Valdora: Drei Neue Werkstätten is an expansion for Valdora released in 2009 for 3–5 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Michael Schacht.
First extension for the boardgame. Available on a postcard at Abacus Spiele: Including 3 new workshops: Add one of the workshops at 3 player games, 2 at 4 players and all 3 at 5 players. When a player has 2 workshops of identical color he gets 2 bonus tiles when finishing an order of this color. Number 5 in the Abacusspiele / Spiele aus Timbuktu postcard-series
Valdora: Drei Neue Werkstätten supports 3–5 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 Valdora: Drei Neue Werkstätten 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 Valdora: Drei Neue Werkstätten 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.
Valdora: Drei Neue Werkstätten 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.
Valdora: Drei Neue Werkstätten belongs to these categories: Expansion for Base-game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Valdora: Drei Neue Werkstätten and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Valdora: Drei Neue Werkstätten are: Michael Schacht. 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 Valdora: Drei Neue Werkstätten as an expansion for Valdora. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Valdora to use it. Check that your edition of Valdora is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.