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- 1–4 players
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- BGG #5,288
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Valpiedra: Descensus ad tenebras
2025
Rules assistance for Valpiedra: Descensus ad tenebras
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- 1–4 players
- 40–60 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.5/5
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Valpiedra: Descensus ad tenebras is a board game released in 2025 for 1–4 players, 40–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Leandro Félix and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Cooperative Game, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
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About the game
Valpiedra is a cooperative adventure and tactical combat game set in a cursed village overrun by demonic creatures emerging from an infernal rift. From 1 to 4 players take on the role of heroes descending into the catacombs to retrieve a sacred relic and seal the portal to hell before the world is lost. Throughout the game, the group will explore levels filled with enemies, make critical decisions, and carefully manage their health, equipment, and resources. Combat is resolved with dice and unique hero abilities, as players face creatures that evolve, summon reinforcements, or bend the rules of the game. The goal: descend to the depths, recover the relic, and ascend before corruption or death consumes you. Valpiedra offers constant tension and high replayability through creature cards, optional modes, and random events. Will you dare to go down… and return?
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- HIT Games
- Present Is Future Games (PIF GAMES)
Questions and answers
Valpiedra: Descensus ad tenebras 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 Valpiedra: Descensus ad tenebras is 40–60 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 Valpiedra: Descensus ad tenebras for ages 14 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.
Valpiedra: Descensus ad tenebras has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Valpiedra: Descensus ad tenebras belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Dice, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Cooperative Game, and Solo / Solitaire Game. 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 Valpiedra: Descensus ad tenebras are: Leandro Félix. 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 Valpiedra: Descensus ad tenebras 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.