
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,501
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Sorcerer
- 2–4 players
- 30–90 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2019

Rules assistance for Valeria: Card Kingdoms – Undead Samurai Rider
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Valeria: Card Kingdoms – Undead Samurai Rider is an expansion for Valeria: Card Kingdoms released in 2019 for 1–5 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Open Drafting, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
A promo card from the Kickstarter of Shadowvale and available in conventions. Undead Samurai Rider is the Warden for the Undead Samurai Monster set (exp. pack 2) 3 magic and 3 strength to Slay Reward: Flip a Citizen from another player VP : 3 Victory Points
Valeria: Card Kingdoms – Undead Samurai Rider 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 Valeria: Card Kingdoms – Undead Samurai Rider is 30–45 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 Valeria: Card Kingdoms – Undead Samurai Rider for ages 13 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.
Valeria: Card Kingdoms – Undead Samurai Rider belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, 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 catalogue lists Valeria: Card Kingdoms – Undead Samurai Rider as an expansion for Valeria: Card Kingdoms. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Valeria: Card Kingdoms to use it. Check that your edition of Valeria: Card Kingdoms is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.