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- BGG #580
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Valley of Sky Lanterns
2026
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Valley of Sky Lanterns is a board game released in 2026 for 1–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Icerain Lin and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and End Game Bonuses.
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About the game
A mountain town that had cultivated natural dyes for generations was transformed by the discovery of coal. Bridges and railways now span the valley, while sky lanterns—symbols of wishes and hope—once again rise into the night sky. In Valley of Sky Lanterns, players take on the roles of local leaders. Over six rounds, they take turns selecting dice from the central board and placing them onto their own player boards. Using a versatile multi-use card system, players can launch sky lanterns, develop railway infrastructure, or fulfill a variety of orders. The player who contributes the most to sky lantern launches and railway construction wins the game. —description from the publisher
Editions
- Valley of Sky LanternsENIcerain Games, Taiwan Boardgame Design2026
Card sleeves
- 57 × 88 mm99 cardsEra, Project, Reference, Solo Mode, Starting, and Teapot cards · Including four reference cards.
Total: 99 cardsMore on BGG
Mechanics
Designers
Artists
- Mr.Marker
Publishers
- Taiwan Boardgame Design
- Icerain Games
Questions and answers
Valley of Sky Lanterns supports 1–4 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 Valley of Sky Lanterns is 60–90 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 Valley of Sky Lanterns 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.
Valley of Sky Lanterns has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Valley of Sky Lanterns belongs to these categories: Dice and Trains. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and End Game Bonuses. 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 Valley of Sky Lanterns are: Icerain Lin. 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 Valley of Sky Lanterns 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.