- BGG rating
- 8.0
Valiant Wars: Champion's Expansion Pack 1
- 2–5 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2021
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,999
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Valiant Wars
2021
Rules assistance for Valiant Wars
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 30–60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Valiant Wars
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Valiant Wars is a board game released in 2021 for 2–5 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Quinn Washburn and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
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About the game
The Kingdom of Valiance has collapsed. The Valiant Throne sits empty. Rebels, mercenaries, and tyrants have overrun the lands of this once prosperous kingdom. As one of the few remaining Lords, it is your duty to curb the chaos and establish order. Valiant Wars is an aggressive press-your-luck deck-builder, where you must fight to capture lands of the once-great kingdom. Your rivals will resort to trickery and sabotage in their attempts to bring down your forces. Be warned! As you assemble larger armies and conquer more territory, you’ll be haunted by dark visions of a world in ruins; too many of these Dark Omens and withdrawal becomes necessary. Step up and claim the Valiant throne! Valiant Wars is fast and furious, with no two games alike. How far are you willing to press the boundaries of fate? —description from the publisher
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- Strange Machine Games
Questions and answers
Valiant Wars supports 2–5 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 Valiant Wars is 30–60 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 Valiant Wars 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.
Valiant Wars 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.
Valiant Wars belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck 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 credited designers of Valiant Wars are: Quinn Washburn. 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 Valiant Wars 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.