
- BGG rank
- BGG #25,529
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Jurassic Wars
- 2–5 players
- 25 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2009

2020
Rules assistance for Valhallamas
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Valhallamas is a board game released in 2020 for 2–6 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by John Crawford, Bridget Crawford, and Matt Keyser and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That.
Chug a horn of mead, don your helm and prepare for battle in this quick paced 2-6 player game of hoofticuffs. Valhallamas begins with all players having a draft to select a combatant, a helm, a blessing and their starting hand from the three battle card decks. Place the appropriate gems on your character and prepare yourself for a llama fight. Each round of combat begins with an initiative roll to determine who wins the first-player token. Turns move around the table as players use battle cards to kick, bite, spit and invoke Odin. Plunder the dice and gear of those who fall before you and vye to be the last llama standing. —description from the publisher
Valhallamas supports 2–6 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 Valhallamas is 20–40 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 Valhallamas 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.
Valhallamas has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Valhallamas belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That. 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 Valhallamas are: John Crawford, Bridget Crawford, and Matt Keyser. 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 Valhallamas 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.